Death
Statuette
18th century (made)
18th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This is a late example of a common theme in German art, known as Memento Mori (remembrance of death). The boxwood statuette is featuring Death, a skeleton in a hooded cloak holding an hour glass.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Boxwood |
| Brief description | Statuette, boxwood, Memento Mori representing Death, German, probably 18th century |
| Physical description | Boxwood memento mori featuring Death, a skeleton in a hooded cloak holding an hour glass. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh |
| Object history | Given by Dr. W L Hildburgh F.S.A |
| Production | probably 18th century |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This is a late example of a common theme in German art, known as Memento Mori (remembrance of death). The boxwood statuette is featuring Death, a skeleton in a hooded cloak holding an hour glass. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.2-1951 |
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| Record created | January 13, 2004 |
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