Venetian Fancy Brick-Red Rectangle Woven Set of antique prayer bead

Set of antique prayer bead components made from silver nail inlay black coral: Very large 59mm long center bead

newly carved from China

but indecipherable

Irregular sizes average 6mm in diameter x 3-6mm long beads

34-34mm diameter x 14mm thick with a traditional three "eyes" pattern stamped into the metal

Venetian Fancy Brick-Red Rectangle Woven Set of antique prayer beadThis rare glass bead was handmade, lamp wound in Italy in the mid 1800's. Referred to as "tabular", this rectangular shape has an unusual design of brick red base with green and white "eyes". Unique and rare bead! 21mm tall x 13mm across x 6mm thick, 2mm hole. Sold individually. Highly collectible, in good condition!