Memento Mori Rosary Bead with Four Faces - Lot 115

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600 - 900 EUR
Memento Mori Rosary Bead with Four Faces - Lot 115
Memento Mori Rosary Bead with Four Faces A cylindrical rosary bead carved from bone, with a vertical hole, featuring four faces arranged around the piece. The design alternates between a skull with deeply sunken eye sockets and several stylized human faces, in the spirit of devotional objects associated with the Memento Mori theme. The surface has an antique patina, with darkened recesses and signs of wear. Likely a French piece from the 16th–17th centuries. Details: Period: 16th–17th century, Origin: France, Material: bone, Height: 3 cm, Condition: aged patina and signs of wear.
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