{"product_id":"antique-brick-eye-venetian-lampwork-glass-trade-beads-16mm","title":"Antique Brick \"Eye\" Venetian Lampwork Glass Trade Beads - 16mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the exquisite beauty of these four antique Venetian lampwork trade beads, featuring a rare brick \"eye\" design with intricate trail decorations. These beads, made in Venice, Italy, are a stunning example of traditional wound glass bead craftsmanship, once a significant part of the African trade in the late 1800s to early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 mm x 9 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent (minor decoration loss, see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Venetian wound glass trade beads were meticulously handcrafted using the lampwork technique, a method where artisans wound molten glass around a metal rod to create unique and detailed designs. The resulting beads were not only used as currency but also as symbols of status and wealth in various African cultures, particularly in Ghana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrade beads like these played a crucial role in the rich tapestry of African history, serving as valuable items for trade and adornment. Collectors and enthusiasts alike will appreciate the historical significance and artistic beauty of these antique beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more of our stunning collections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenetian Lampwork Trade Beads Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld Trade Beads Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchived Venetian Lampwork Beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tribalgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67851154981177,"sku":"nvb1793095030140","price":15.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/4690\/3353\/files\/antique-brick-eye-venetian-lampwork-glass-trade-beads---16mm_1.jpg?v=1793095035","url":"https:\/\/zekecatlitterbox.shop\/products\/antique-brick-eye-venetian-lampwork-glass-trade-beads-16mm","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}