Memento Mori Healers Skull Container | 19th Century | 10.2”
An evocative 19th-century European hand-carved wooden Memento Mori skull container. Designed as a healers functional lidded vessel. The naturalistically carved cranium features a rear metal hinge that opens to reveal a hollowed interior lined with blue pigment and red trim, reflecting traditional vanitas themes of mortality and transience. Mounted on a custom-turned ebonised wooden pedestal base. Compelling example of European philosophical symbolism and devotional imagery, particularly appealing to collectors of antique religious sculpture and vanitas art.
General: The overall height is 10.2 inches (26 cm) and the width is 5.5 inches (14 cm).
Condition: The Memento Mori is in good condition, with no damage other than age-related wear. Please see the enclosed images.
