Model of stylised human skull - memento mori

Made:
1701-1800 in Japan
maker:
Unknown
Model of stylised human skull - memento mori

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Ivory model of a stylised human skull, with a snake, snails and toad climbing on it, probably a memento mori, Japanese, probably 1701-1800

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641320
Materials:
ivory
Measurements:
overall: 57 mm x 65 mm x 42 mm, .162 kg
type:
skull - representation
credit:
Goodes