Memento Mori 18th Century | Split Face Skull | 4.3”
Memento Mori 18th Century | Split Face Skull | 4.3”

Memento Mori 18th Century | Split Face Skull | 4.3”

£1,180

An intriguing 18th-century hand-carved wooden Memento Mori split-face sculpture. The artistic composition uniquely contrasts mortality and life by dividing the head down the vertical axis: one half depicts a serene human visage with flowing hair and polychrome painted features, while the opposing half reveals a detailed bare anatomical skull. Mounted on a custom-turned dark wooden pedestal base. A compelling example of European devotional imagery, particularly appealing to collectors of antique religious sculpture and vanitas art. 

General: The overall height is 4.3 inches (11 cm) and depth is 3.2 inches (8 cm).

Condition: The Memento Mori is in good condition with no damage besides age-related wear. Please see the enclosed images.

Memento Mori 18th Century | Split Face Skull | 4.3”
Memento Mori 18th Century | Split Face Skull | 4.3”
Memento Mori 18th Century | Split Face Skull | 4.3”
Memento Mori 18th Century | Split Face Skull | 4.3”
Memento Mori 18th Century | Split Face Skull | 4.3”
Memento Mori 18th Century | Split Face Skull | 4.3”
Memento Mori 18th Century | Split Face Skull | 4.3”
Memento Mori 18th Century | Split Face Skull | 4.3”
Memento Mori 18th Century | Split Face Skull | 4.3”
Memento Mori 18th Century | Split Face Skull | 4.3”
Memento Mori 18th Century | Split Face Skull | 4.3”
Memento Mori 18th Century | Split Face Skull | 4.3”
Memento Mori 18th Century | Split Face Skull | 4.3”
Memento Mori 18th Century | Split Face Skull | 4.3”
Memento Mori 18th Century | Split Face Skull | 4.3”
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