Product Description: This medium-sized, barrel-shaped Chevron bead features the classic combination of white, red, and blue. It is a six-layer (6-layer) 12-star Venetian bead, embodying the traditional craftsmanship of the region.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Era of Manufacture: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 17mm
• Length: 25mm
• Hole Size: 3mm
• Special Notes: As this is an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Notice:

Due to lighting conditions and other factors, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos. The images are taken under bright indoor lighting to better showcase the bead's colors.

About Trade Beads:

Trade beads, produced from the late 1400s to the early 1900s, were crafted in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries for trade with Africa and America. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, slaves in Africa, and fur with Native Americans in North America. The peak production era was from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, during which millions of beads were made and exported to Africa, predominantly from Venice.