Memento Mori | 1800s | Ossuary Death 8.3”
An unusual, evocative Memento Mori: a miniature architectural ossuary featuring eleven individually characterised human skulls arranged in a succession of vaulted chambers, enclosed behind glass in a tapering wooden frame. The work belongs to the European Memento Mori tradition, in which representations of skulls and human remains served as reminders of mortality and the fleeting nature of earthly life.
General: The overall height with the stand is 11.8 inches (30 cm). The Memento Mori dimensions are 8.3 inches (21 cm) high, and 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide.
Condition: This Memento Mori is in good condition with no damage besides age-related wear. Please see the enclosed images.
