Antique Venetian glass trade bead in a flattened tabular shape with rounded edges.

The bead features a black ground densely decorated with irregular red and white end-of-the-day glass dots, complemented by four distinctive green and red eye motifs.

Venetian glass beads of this type were produced primarily for the African trade and are now sought after by collectors. The unusual flattened shape, contrasting colour combination and distinctive decorative pattern make this bead an interesting example of traditional Venetian glassmaking.

The bead is in good antique condition.

Origin: Venice, Italy
Date: Circa 1880–1910
Material: Glass
Technique: Wound glass with end-of-the-day decoration
Shape: Flattened tabular, rounded edges

Size: 25 × 21 x 9 mm
Weight: 9,9 gr

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