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Antique Venetian Feather Beads #16398

Original price $285.86 - Original price $285.86
Original price $285.86
$285.86
$285.86 - $285.86
Current price $285.86
Approx. 35 beads |
1mm Hole |
26 inches Strand Length
Feather beads are recognizable by the distinctive symmetric motif that resembles the feather of a bird. This design was created by a skilled artisan using colored glass on the surface of the bead. While the exact origins of the feather design is not known, it is believed to be quite old and is also found on some more ancient beads from the Roman and Islamic period. In fact, these may be the inspiration for the designs that was produced in the workshops of Venice during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This unique strand is comprised of approximately 35 beads measuring 16-20 x 9mm and 26" in length. The condition of this strand is good with many of the beads intact and a nice mix of slightly different designs. You will receive the exact strand pictured. Only one available!

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Product Details

Feather beads are recognizable by the distinctive symmetric motif that resembles the feather of a bird. This design was created by a skilled artisan using colored glass on the surface of the bead. While the exact origins of the feather design is not known, it is believed to be quite old and is also found on some more ancient beads from the Roman and Islamic period. In fact, these may be the inspiration for the designs that was produced in the workshops of Venice during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This unique strand is comprised of approximately 35 beads measuring 16-20 x 9mm and 26" in length. The condition of this strand is good with many of the beads intact and a nice mix of slightly different designs. You will receive the exact strand pictured. Only one available!

Specifications

Strand Length 26 inches
Bead Size 16-20 x 9mm
Hole Size 1mm
Number of Beads 35 (approximation)
Found In Nigeria
Material Glass
Color Multicolor
Shape Oval
SKU UNQ-PTB-16398