Antike gebänderte Millefiori venezianische Mosaikglas-Handelsperlen, 13 x 11 mm
Antike gebänderte Millefiori venezianische Mosaikglas-Handelsperlen, 13 x 11 mm
Explore this stunning pair of antique round Venetian millefiori beads with a striking banded mosaic pattern. These glass trade beads showcase the intricate beauty of mosaic craftsmanship, perfected in Venice and used extensively in African trade in the early 1900s. Each bead in this matching pair features vivid colors and expert detail, capturing the essence of old-world artistry.
Konfektionsgröße:
- Durchmesser: 13mm
- Breite: 11mm
Neu/Gebraucht:
- Ausgezeichnet – these beads are well-preserved, showing minimal signs of wear and retaining their vivid colors and fine details.
These millefiori beads were crafted using an ancient Venetian technique, which involved layering molten glass to create vibrant floral and geometric patterns in glass canes, later sliced and embedded into each bead. This art, refined in Venice, yielded unique beads valued for their beauty and traded across West Africa, where they became symbols of prestige and cultural exchange. Ghana and other African regions prized these Venetian beads, integrating them into jewelry and ceremonial attire, making them invaluable in the history of African trade.
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