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Skeleton in coffin pendant, Europe, 1701-1900
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Skeleton in coffin pendant, Europe, 1701-1900
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A silver skeleton worn as a memento mori pendant is inside the gold coffin. A memento mori often contained images of skeletons and hourglasses. A memento mori reminds the wearer of the shortness of human life and the inevitability of death.

maker: Unknown maker

Place made: Europe

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Keywords: memento mori; pendant; Skeleton
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A641823
  • Photo number: L0058616
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