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Bronze Skull & Crossbones Inkstand
| Categories | Figural - Inanimate |
| Type | Macabre |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Austria |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 8” across |
This 19th-century “Memento Mori” bronze inkstand embodies the theme of mortality. The central feature is a skull set atop crossbones, symbolizing the transient nature of life. Next to the skull is an inkwell with a hinged lid. The entire inkstand rests on a bronze base. The “Memento Mori” theme (“Remember your death”) serves as a poignant reminder of human mortality.
Sold for $650 in December 2022
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