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A German bronze momento mori, possibly late 17th or early 18th century
Cast in the form of a human skull, sides engraved with linear motif, the scalp forming a cover, the interior lined with a shallow brass bowl
5¾in. (14.6cm.) high
Cast in the form of a human skull, sides engraved with linear motif, the scalp forming a cover, the interior lined with a shallow brass bowl
5¾in. (14.6cm.) high
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Please note: The cover appears to be a later replacement.