Rare striped chevron bead, 5-layer chevron bead, vintage murano glass bead, African trade beads, antique chevron bead, old Venetian chevron

This rare Venetian chevron bead is a genuine artifact of 19th-century glassmaking craft, ground by master bead maker Alvise Pagnin and documented in historic trade sample cards. Its distinctive five-layer construction—alternating clear, white, and brick-red glass—creates the signature striped pattern across a compact 12 x 8mm barrel shape with a satined finish. Each bead is slightly unique, and this piece comes from original Murano stock in very good condition, making it a prized addition for collectors of authentic vintage trade beads.