16th Century French Stone Memento Mori Skull and Hand on Stand Vases A stunning memento mori piece

A stunning memento mori piece acting as a reminder to exist in the present

Dimensions: 9“ H x 9” W

the blade itself

Absolutely incredible 14th - 15th century sandstone temple carving depicting Nagaraja

purchased through auction

16th Century French Stone Memento Mori Skull and Hand on Stand Vases A stunning memento mori pieceOriginates from: France Era: 16th Century Dimensions: 5 H x 5 W x 3 D Beautiful carved stone memento mori, dating to the 16th century, France. An incredible depiction of a skull with a hand resting atop likely a fragmentary piece of a larger depiction of Saint Francis. Beautiful and incredibly emotive, with remains of polychrome across the surface. A stunning memento mori piece acting as a reminder to exist in the present, the inevitability of death