Product Description: This medium-sized, six-layer Venetian Chevron Bead features a classic combination of white, red, and blue colors. Its 12-star barrel shape showcases the traditional craftsmanship of Venetian bead makers. The bead is in good condition with minimal chipping.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Era of Manufacture: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 14mm
• Length: 23mm
• Hole Diameter: 3mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may exhibit signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Notes:

Due to lighting conditions and the nature of photography, the actual product may differ slightly in appearance from the images. Colors are depicted as they appear under bright indoor lighting.

About Trade Beads:

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