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Bohemian Beads

The patterns on lampworked Bohemian beads are much looser than those of Venice. Note the tiny globs of colors that float in and on the beads. This style may be found in Bohemian paperweights and other glassware. The colors also tend to be brighter than the Venetian ones.

Collection of the Illinois State Museum
Photographed by Gary Andrashko, ISM
ISM Accession #: 1941-0083

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