Product Description: This is a classic medium-sized barrel-shaped Chevron bead with a 6-layer (6-star) design in a combination of white, red, and blue. The bead features a large hole diameter, making it suitable for use with thicker leather cords.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 18mm
• Length: 25mm
• Hole Size: 5mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Special Notes:

Due to lighting conditions during photography, the actual product may appear slightly different from the images. Additionally, the colors may look different when viewed in bright indoor settings.

About Trade Beads:

Trade beads, produced from the late 1400s to the early 1900s, were made in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries for trade with Africa and the Americas. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and for 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, primarily from Venice.