Hand Sculpted, Carved and Parcel Gilt Skull and Crossbones Memento Mori Mounted on a Decorative Plaque

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Rare hand sculpted, painted and parcel gilt skull and crossbones Memento Mori Style wall hanging sculptural object.
The skull is … Read more Rare hand sculpted, painted and parcel gilt skull and crossbones Memento Mori Style wall hanging sculptural object.
The skull is mounted on a dark, shield-shaped wooden plaque. Behind this shield sits a large, gilded gold cross with flared, decorative ends.
A realistic, weathered human skull without a jawbone, showing detailed cracks, sutures, and deep eye sockets. Two long bones cross directly behind
A distressed red banner scrolls across the bottom of the crossbones. It features the Latin inscription "MORTUI VIVOS DOCENT" "Death teach the living" in gold lettering.
Dimensiosn: Height 15 1/2 in x Width 15 1/2 in x Depth 5 in
20th century.
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