Product Description: The 6-Layer Venetian Chevron Bead (Medium) features a classic combination of white, red, and blue in a 6-layer, 12-star barrel shape. This bead exemplifies traditional craftsmanship and design, making it a valuable addition to any collection.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 15mm
• Length: 22mm
• Hole Size: 5mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
• Attention: Due to lighting conditions during photography, the actual product may appear slightly different in color and pattern compared to the images. The colors are depicted as seen under bright indoor lighting.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads, produced from the late 1400s to the early 1900s, were crafted 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 in North America. The peak of trade bead production was from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, during which millions of beads were manufactured and exported to Africa, with Venice being the primary production hub.