19th C. Venetian Glass Millefiori Bead Necklace
**Originally Listed At $200**
Made in Europe, Italy, Venice, found in Africa, ca. 19th century CE. A varied group of 54 millefiori (mosaic) glass beads strung together, most of which are long cylinders, with a few smaller beads. To make millefiori beads, artisans produce glass canes or rods, called murrine, by layering different-colored glass around a core. At this stage, their multicolored patterns are only visible from the cut ends of the cane. The rods are heated in a furnace and stretched until thin, then cut into beads. Trade beads played a major role in the age of European exploration and colonization, serving as currency on multiple continents. These examples were found in Africa. Size of largest bead: 1.05" W (2.7 cm); length of strand: 16.25" L (41.3 cm)
Provenance: private Tacoma, Washington, USA collection
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#131716
Condition Report: All beads are in nice condition. On a modern string.
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**Originally Listed At $200**
Made in Europe, Italy, Venice, found in Africa, ca. 19th century CE. A varied group of 54 millefiori (mosaic) glass beads strung together, most of which are long cylinders, with a few smaller beads. To make millefiori beads, artisans produce glass canes or rods, called murrine, by layering different-colored glass around a core. At this stage, their multicolored patterns are only visible from the cut ends of the cane. The rods are heated in a furnace and stretched until thin, then cut into beads. Trade beads played a major role in the age of European exploration and colonization, serving as currency on multiple continents. These examples were found in Africa. Size of largest bead: 1.05" W (2.7 cm); length of strand: 16.25" L (41.3 cm)
Provenance: private Tacoma, Washington, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#131716
Condition Report: All beads are in nice condition. On a modern string.
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