Product Description: This is a classic medium-sized Six-Layer Venetian Chevron Bead featuring a white, red, and blue combination with a 12-star pattern. The bead is cylindrical with straight-cut ends, embodying the traditional craftsmanship of its time.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Era: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 14mm
• Length: 22mm
• Hole Size: 3mm
• Special Notes: Due to the antique nature of this item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Notice:

There may be slight differences in appearance between the photos and the actual product due to lighting conditions during photography. The colors shown in the images are based on viewing in a well-lit indoor environment.

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 furs with Native Americans in North America. The peak period of trade beads was from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, during which millions of beads were produced and exported to Africa, with most of them being made in Venice.