Millefiori, Antique Venetian Trade Bead, Bundled Canes Multicolor, 35x11mm
SKU: AFE-2194
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Description
- Antique Venetian Millefiori trade bead 35x11mm
- Original bundled cane method that was also used by Egyptians, Etruscans and Romans. Venetians started with this method and move on to cased canes.
- This pattern stands out for its use of rare turquoise glass and the mixing for two murrine patterns in one bead - rare in bundled cane beads
- Made in Venice, Italy for the African trade 1700s through early 1800s
- Only one available