Product Description: Experience the elegance of a classic Venetian creation with this large six-layer Chevron bead. Featuring a striking combination of white, red, and blue hues, this 12-star barrel-shaped bead exemplifies traditional craftsmanship.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Era: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 22mm
• Length: 29mm
• Hole Size: 3mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may feature scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Notice:

Please note that due to lighting conditions and the natural variance in antique items, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos. The images are taken under bright indoor lighting.

About Trade Beads:

Trade beads are a type of bead produced in Europe, primarily in Venice and Bohemia, from the late 1400s to the early 1900s for trade with Africa and the Americas. These beads were exchanged for goods such as gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and furs with Native Americans. The peak of trade bead production was from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, during which millions of beads were produced and exported to Africa, with the majority being crafted in Venice.