Product Description: This medium-sized 4-layer Venetian Chevron Bead features a classic combination of white, red, and blue colors. The bead has a cylindrical shape with straight-cut ends, and the outer blue layer forms a diagonal spiral pattern. This 12-star chevron bead is a quintessential example of traditional Venetian craftsmanship.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Era of Manufacture: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 16mm
• Length: 22mm
• Hole Size: 4mm
• Special Notes: As an antique piece, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Notes:

Due to lighting conditions and the nature of photography, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos. The photos are taken under bright indoor lighting.

About Trade Beads:

Trade beads are beads that were made 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 production of trade beads occurred from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, during which millions of beads were produced and exported to Africa. The majority of these beads were made in Venice.