Antique Venetian Black Rattlesnake Eye Bead Strand Gold Sandwich Beads Estimated Production Period: 5th–3rd century

Estimated Production Period: 5th–3rd century BCE

Length: 25mm

The earliest Chinese glassware

Product Description: This rare silver pendant features a fragment of a Dzi Bead

features a captivating blend of old coins and bells

Antique Venetian Black Rattlesnake Eye Bead Strand Gold Sandwich Beads Estimated Production Period: 5th–3rd centuryProduct Description: This strand features Venetian trade beads known as "Rattlesnake Eye" beads. These African trade beads have a black base with white wavy trail decorations and yellow and red eye patterns. The wavy lines resemble a snake, hence the name "Rattlesnake Eye." The entire strand is in good condition. Specifications: Origin: Venice Estimated Production Era: 1800s to early 1900s Diameter: 13 14mm Number of Beads: 63 beads Length: 85cm