Large Metal Skull - Realistic Human Skull - Memento Mori...

‘Memento Mori’ is a tradition that goes back to ancient Rome, when the triumphant generals paraded victorious in the city; the custom was that a man accompanied them, whispering ‘Respice post te. Hominem te memento’, in order to prevent him from being overwhelmed by arrogance. Subsequently it entered Christian culture both as artistic motif and as spiritual theme of meditation. Here we have a wonderful model of a human skull made of brass alloy, rich in well-made details. The skull dates back to the early 1900s and is in excellent condition A beautiful object for a Wunderkammer that will impress for its refined workmanship. Dimensions: 180 × 130 × 110 mm Weight: 790 g.