Product Description: This exquisite medium-sized Venetian Chevron Bead features a classic combination of white, red, and blue in a 6-layer (12-star) barrel shape. It's a fine example of the intricate craftsmanship characteristic of Venetian beads.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: 1800s - Early 1900s
• Diameter: 17mm
• Length: 23mm
• Hole Size: 3mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Notice:

Please note that the product may appear slightly different from the photos due to lighting conditions and other factors. The color might vary when viewed under different lighting conditions.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads were produced in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries from the late 1400s to the early 1900s for trade with Africa and the Americas. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and furs with Native Americans. The peak of trade bead production was from the mid-1800s to early 1900s, when millions of beads were manufactured and exported mainly to Africa. Most of these beads were produced in Venice.