Vintage Millefiori Bead, 1" Murano Glass, African Trade Jewelry Supply
This vintage millefiori glass bead, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, is a lovely example of Murano craftsmanship. Made in Venice, Italy, and traded throughout Africa, it features vibrant cane-sliced floral designs in blue, red, yellow, and white. The bead measures 1 long and is strung on an aged leather cord for display or wearable use.Believed to be authentic Venetian glass, this millefiori bead shows surface wear consistent with age and trade use. It is ideal for collectors of African trade beads, glass bead historians, or jewelry artists seeking a striking focal piece.– Authentic Murano millefiori glass– Measures 1 inch (25mm) long– Estimated late 1800s to early 1900s– Original trade bead, Venetian-made– Strung on leather cord (likely later)– Surface wear from age and useIt comes gift-boxed and ready for gift-giving. This rare and vibrant piece of bead history is ideal for collectors or as a special jewelry component.Your vintage treasure will be c