An Exceptional Large Carved Marble Momento Mori Skull
An Exceptional Large Carved Marble Momento Mori Skull
Period 1600-1700
Medium Marble
Dimension 16 x 16.5 x 20 cm (6¹/₄ x 6¹/₂ x 7⁷/₈ inches)
Displaying unusual 'fan' shaped temples
Marble
Italy
Circa 1620 / 17th Century
Size: 16cm high, 16.5cm wide, 20cm deep - 6¼ ins high, 6½ ins wide, 7⁷⁄₈ ins deep
Period: 1600-1700
Medium: Marble
Dimension: 16 x 16.5 x 20 cm (6¹/₄ x 6¹/₂ x 7⁷/₈ inches)
Provenance: Ex Private European collection
Ex Private UK collection
Literature: The depiction of the skull in art and sculpture has been the most widespread personification of death for over 600 years. ‘Memento mori’ acted as objects to provoke meditation on the transience of life and as a reminder of the humility of death. Whatever one’s status and wealth in life everyone must come in the end to the same condition.
Finch & Co
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