Product Description: This medium-sized, six-layer Venetian Chevron Bead features a classic combination of white, red, and blue colors. The bead showcases a cylindrical shape with a distinctive diagonal cut at the ends. It also boasts a large hole, making it suitable for use with thicker leather cords.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Era: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 18mm
• Length: 16mm
• Hole Size: 4mm
• Special Notes: Please note that this is an antique item, and it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Information:

Please be aware that the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos due to lighting conditions and the use of artificial lighting during photography. The colors you see in a brightly lit room may differ slightly from the product's true appearance.

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 the African and American continents. In Africa, these beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves, while in North America, they were traded for furs with Native Americans. The peak of trade bead production was in the mid-1800s to early 1900s, during which millions of beads were produced and exported to Africa. Most of these beads were produced in Venice.