Product Description: The 6-Layer Venetian Chevron Bead features a classic barrel shape with a traditional combination of white, red, and blue colors. This bead, distinguished by its six layers and twelve-star pattern, is a quintessential example of Venetian craftsmanship.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 14mm
• Length: 20mm
• Hole Size: 4mm
• Special Notes:
  • As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
  • Colors may appear slightly different in photos due to lighting conditions during photography. The beads are photographed under lighting that simulates bright indoor conditions.

About Trade Beads:

Trade beads were produced between the late 1400s and early 1900s in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries for trade with Africa and the Americas. These beads were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and for furs with Native Americans. From the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, trade beads reached their peak of production, with millions manufactured and exported to Africa, primarily from Venice.