Patinated Bronze "memento Mori" Skull – Antique Vanitas – Signed

Patinated Bronze "Memento Mori" Skull – Antique Vanity

An expressive small skull carved from bronze, featuring beautiful golden hues on the prominent features.

Description

This deliberately stylized depiction of death is distinguished by its deep eye sockets, hollowed-out triangular nose, and roughly incised teeth, giving it a particularly striking expression.

The surface features an irregular antique patina, combining dark areas with lighter sections, as well as numerous signs of wear, scratches, and small irregularities that contribute to its character.

An incised monogram “A P,” visible on the lower part, is also worth noting.

A curiosity in the tradition of Memento Mori—those symbolic representations intended to remind humanity of the fragility of existence and the transience of earthly life.

Condition:

Surface wear visible in the photographs; patina preserved.

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