Chevron glass beads - Necklace - (x3)

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A lot of three unisex glass bead necklaces in chevron or rosette Murano style, total weight 300 g, with one 60 cm (146 g), one 50 cm (105 g) and one 43 cm (49 g) necklace, origin likely Indian or Asian, condition excellent, dating to Murano tradition since the 18th century.

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A set of 3 superb glass-bead necklaces, each with 160 beads, including 97 chevrons or 'rosetta' motifs in Murano style, with harmoniously coordinated sizes and colors.
Since the 18th century, beads of this type were manufactured by Venetian master glassmakers to serve as currency in Africa, where they are still highly valued.
These are more likely of Indian or Asian origin.
- 1 necklace 60 cm long, weighing 146 grams ;
- 1 necklace of 50 cm, weighing 105 grams;
- 1 necklace of 43 cm, weighing 49 grams.
Total weight: 300 grams.

A set of 3 superb glass-bead necklaces, each with 160 beads, including 97 chevrons or 'rosetta' motifs in Murano style, with harmoniously coordinated sizes and colors.
Since the 18th century, beads of this type were manufactured by Venetian master glassmakers to serve as currency in Africa, where they are still highly valued.
These are more likely of Indian or Asian origin.
- 1 necklace 60 cm long, weighing 146 grams ;
- 1 necklace of 50 cm, weighing 105 grams;
- 1 necklace of 43 cm, weighing 49 grams.
Total weight: 300 grams.

Details

Era
After 2000
Laboratory Report
No laboratory report
Metal
Chevron glass beads
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
300 g
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Title additional information
(x3)
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Objects sold
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