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16th Century Italian Antique Carved Stone Memento Mori - Possibly a Gravestone Fragment
16th Century Italian Antique Carved Stone Memento Mori - Possibly a Gravestone Fragment
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"Memento mori" is a Latin phrase meaning ‘remember you must die’. A basic memento mori sculpture or painting would be a portrait with a skull but other symbols commonly found are hourglasses or clocks, extinguished or guttering candles, fruit, and flowers.
Originating from Italy and 16th-century in date.
This stone fragment is carved in relief, with a skull. Below, the letters "PAX" (Latin for "Peace") are inscribed.
The carving may possibly be a gravestone fragment.
Presented on a modern metal stand.
Provenance - Sourced from The Netherlands.
Condition - As per the images. A further detailed condition report is available upon request.
Size - (Stone) 25 cm x 19 cm (10" x 7 1/2") / With Stand Height 34 cm (13 1/2")
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