18th C Nicely aged Wooden carved Memento Mori skull

A Memento Mori is an object, often a skull, that serves as a reminder of death and the fleeting nature of life, rooted in the medieval Latin Christian practice of contemplating mortality. This striking example, crafted in the late 18th century and of Italian or Austrian origin, is expertly carved from hard wood and features a detailed skull without a mandible, emphasizing the transience of earthly life and possessions.