Millefiori Antique Trade Bead, Tabular with Blue, Turquoise & Amber Star Murrine, 24x24

SKU: AFE-1519
Sale price $60.00

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Description

  • This is a rare tabular shape with even more rare colors and pattern 24x24mm
  • The design on this flawless bead starts with an amber, blue and white star, surrounded by pie wedges of blue, rare turquoise, amber amber and what could be a deep burgundy or purple
  • The whole seems to be swirling - I don't recall having seen another like it
  • Made in Venice, Italy for the African trade, mid- to  late-1800s
  • Only one available