This a beautiful Chevron Trade Bead which is a long antique Venetian 6 layer candy stripe red, white and dark blue. These originated in Italy back in the 1700s. I believe this one is probably an early example from the 1900s possibly very early. This one is in outstanding condition with no chips, cracks etc. These were trade trade items and eagerly sought after by Native Americans. This candy stripe is 1 and 3/4 inches long by 3/4 inches wide. These early beads were traded for furs etc. Hope you may like to add this piece to your collection of artifacts. Thanks David