{"product_id":"memento-mori-antique-carved-alabaster-skull-copy","title":"Memento Mori | Carved Wood Skull on Book 18th C | 5.5”","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn evocative carved wooden Memento Mori depicting a human skull resting upon crossed bones and a closed book, a composition deeply rooted in the European tradition of vanitas and religious contemplation. The skull is carefully modelled, with deeply recessed eye sockets, a pronounced nasal opening, individually defined teeth and a rounded cranium. The composition embodies the traditional Latin admonition Memento mori — “Remember that you must die” — a central theme in Christian devotional art and European Baroque visual culture. Compact yet visually compelling, the sculpture would make a distinctive addition to a collection of religious antiquities, vanitas objects or historic European sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral:  The Memento Mori’s overall dimensions are 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide, 4.3 inches (11 cm) high and 4.7 inches (12 cm) deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: This Memento Mori is in good condition with no damage besides age-related wear. Please see the enclosed images.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques Heaven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67929388187797,"sku":"OTH282","price":1160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1937\/5233\/files\/Memento_Mori_Carved_Wood_Skull_on_Book_18th_C_5.5.jpg?v=1792386378","url":"https:\/\/www.antiquesheaven.com\/products\/memento-mori-antique-carved-alabaster-skull-copy","provider":"Antiques Heaven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}