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11 Venetian Millefiori Beads Murano Colorful Round Glass Beads 8mm VTG

$ 14.77

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Metal: No Metal
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
  • Modified Item: No
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Shape: Round
  • Type: Beads
  • Condition: These pre-owned beads are in very good condition.
  • Size: 8mm - 9mm
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Style: Millefiori
  • Material: Glass

    Description

    11 Round
    Murano Millefiori Colorful Glass Beads
    Size: 8mm
    ~ Lot of 11 Beads ~
    Approximate Bead Size:
    8mm (some slight variation due to manufacturing process)
    Please review our detailed photos and message us with any questions.
    MILLEFIORI GLASS BEADS:
    Millefiori, also known as Murrine, is one of the best-known and highly sought after techniques of Murano Glass making. It stands for "a thousand flowers" in Italian, and indeed, the end result of this painstaking work often reminds a field of whimsical flowers showing off their beautiful colors.
    Millefiori beads in the late 19th century and early 20th century were made almost exclusively in Venice. Venetians had a long history of making beads and they still do today. However, note that the phrase ‘millefiori beads’ is also used for beads from other countries, provided they have a mosaic pattern.
    In Venice, most of the bead work was done in a town north of the city, Murano. It had a busy port and this made it possible for beads to be exported to Africa easily. In the 1930s, Ermanno Toso led to modernization of the theme of millefiori beads and other millefiori products. However, the difference in ancient beads and modern beads from the region is small.