{"product_id":"memento-mori-wood-carving-silver-french-1700s-antique-12-6-copy-1","title":"Memento Mori Wooden Statue | 1700s Antique | 16.1” \/ 41 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn evocative polychrome wooden sculpture representing Death in the guise of a skeletal monk, a powerful embodiment of the European Memento Mori tradition. The figure stands in a dramatically animated pose, enveloped in a dark monastic habit secured by a knotted cord. Its exposed skull, skeletal hands and feet contrast strikingly with the deeply carved, flowing folds of the garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn one hand, Death holds a long scythe, the traditional instrument symbolising the inevitable end of human existence. In the other, a delicate lantern containing a candle alludes to the fragile and fleeting nature of earthly life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expressive carving, carefully modelled drapery and restrained dark polychromy reflect the dramatic visual language of Central European Baroque religious sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work retains an aged surface with visible wear, creating a compelling contrast between the pale skeletal elements and the dark monastic robe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn atmospheric and highly decorative example of religious allegorical sculpture, appealing to collectors of European sacred art, Vanitas imagery and historical Memento Mori objects. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue’s overall dimensions are 16.1 inches (41 cm) high, 7.9 inches (20 cm) wide, and 6.3 inches (16 cm) deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: The statue 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":67704362958997,"sku":"STH877","price":2350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1937\/5233\/files\/Memento_Mori_Wooden_Statue_Austria_1700s_16.1_41_cm.jpg?v=1791957808","url":"https:\/\/www.antiquesheaven.com\/products\/memento-mori-wood-carving-silver-french-1700s-antique-12-6-copy-1","provider":"Antiques Heaven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}