{"product_id":"rare-memento-mori-french-1800s-wood-vanitas-death-8-7-copy-1","title":"RARE Memento Mori | Antique 1700s | 7.1”\/ 18 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn evocative carved wooden allegorical sculpture depicting Death in the form of a skeletal figure, holding a scythe in one hand and an open book in the other. The sculpture belongs to the tradition of Memento Mori, a powerful theme in European Christian art intended to remind the viewer of the transience of earthly existence. Particularly associated with Baroque religious culture, such imagery invited contemplation of mortality, salvation and the eternal destiny of the soul. A distinctive example of European religious macabre art, combining sculptural craftsmanship with the enduring symbolism of mortality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral: The overall height is 7.1 inches (18 cm) bandwidth is 5.7 inches (14.5 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: The Memento Mori is in good condition - the painted and gilded surfaces show age-related wear, abrasions and losses, contributing to the object's historic character. Please see the enclosed images.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques Heaven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68034572779669,"sku":"STH884","price":1470.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1937\/5233\/files\/RARE_Memento_Mori_Antique_1700s_7.1_18_cm.jpg?v=1792653980","url":"https:\/\/www.antiquesheaven.com\/products\/rare-memento-mori-french-1800s-wood-vanitas-death-8-7-copy-1","provider":"Antiques Heaven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}