Product Description: This medium-sized, six-layer Venetian Chevron Bead features a classic combination of white, red, and blue with a 12-star pattern. It is in good condition as an antique bead, with minimal scratches and dents.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: 1800s to early 1900s
• Diameter: 17mm
• Length: 25mm
• Hole Size: 4mm
• Special Notes: Due to the antique nature of this bead, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
• Important Notice: The actual product may appear slightly different from the photos due to lighting conditions. Photos are taken under bright indoor lighting for accurate color representation.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads were created 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, slaves, and furs. The peak production period for Trade Beads was from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with millions of beads produced and exported to Africa, primarily from Venice.