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Rare Antique Venetian Elbow Millefiori Mosaic Trade Bead 39mm

Rare Antique Venetian Elbow Millefiori Mosaic Trade Bead 39mm

Rare Antique Venetian Multimurrine Elbow Millefiori Mosaic Trade Bead

Discover the timeless beauty and intricate craftsmanship of this rare antique Venetian multimurrine elbow millefiori mosaic glass trade bead, a collector’s gem cherished for its vibrant mosaic artistry and history in African trade. This rare, vintage bead showcases a unique elongated "elbow" shape, adorned with carefully crafted, multicolored murrine patterns, bringing centuries-old Venetian glassmaking techniques to life.

  • Konfektionsgröße: 39 mm x 10 mm
  • Neu/Gebraucht: Very good, with light beveling and minor chipping at the ends (please see photos for details)

Handcrafted in Venice in the early 1900s, this exquisite Mosaik-Glas-Handelsperle exemplifies the skill of Venetian glassmakers, who perfected the millefiori (Italian for “a thousand flowers”) technique. This process involves creating glass canes with vivid floral patterns, slicing them into thin pieces, and fusing them within the bead, resulting in intricate, long-lasting designs.

These beads played a significant role in African trade, especially in regions like Ghana, where they became symbols of wealth and cultural heritage. Treasured as currency, adornments, and heirlooms, Venezianische Handelsperlen like this one became iconic artifacts within African communities, with lasting historical significance.

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