Discover a rare old rectangular "Floral" Venetian glass trade bead, beautifully crafted with intricate trail decoration. This stunning bead is a fine example of Venetian lampwork (wound) glass artistry, featured in Picard, Volume IV, p.23, strand 13. A collector's treasure, this bead was used in African trade during the late 1800s to early 1900s.
Size: 18 x 9 mm
Condition: Very good
Venetian lampwork beads, also known as wound glass beads, were skillfully handmade in Venice using a technique that involves winding molten glass around a metal rod to create stunning, unique designs. These beads played a significant role in trade with West Africa, especially in Ghana, where they were exchanged for goods and became highly valued symbols of wealth and culture. The beads were cherished not only for their beauty but also for the cultural connections they represented in African societies.
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