Product Description: This is a medium-sized, six-layer Venetian Chevron Bead, featuring a classic combination of white, red, and blue in a 12-star barrel shape. It exemplifies the traditional craftsmanship of Venetian bead-making, dating back to the late 1800s to early 1900s.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: Late 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 17mm
• Length: 22mm
• Hole Size: 3mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have some scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Notice:

Due to lighting conditions during photography, the actual product may appear slightly different from the images. The colors are depicted as they would appear under bright indoor lighting.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads refer to beads manufactured in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries from the late 1400s to the early 1900s for trade with Africa and America. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and for furs with Native Americans. The production of trade beads peaked in the mid-1800s to early 1900s, with millions of beads produced and exported to Africa, predominantly manufactured in Venice.