Product Description: This medium-sized, six-layer Venetian Chevron Bead features a classic combination of white, red, and blue colors in a 12-point star design. Its barrel shape and intricate layering make it a standout piece for any collection.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Era of Production: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 20mm
• Length: 24mm
• Hole Size: 3mm
• Special Notes:
  • As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
  • Contains noticeable larger chips.

Important Information:

Due to lighting conditions during photography, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos. The colors are represented as seen in a well-lit room.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads were produced in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries from the late 1400s to the early 1900s for trade with Africa and the Americas. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and for fur with Native Americans. They reached their peak production from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with millions of beads being exported to Africa. Most of these beads were made in Venice.