SKULL / MEMENTO MORI, 20th c., iron, naturalistically worked in light stylization and silver colored. Movable lower jaw. Since the 16th century, skulls have been common vanitas representations, which were intended to show the faithful the transience and the deceptive appearance of earthly life, in order to encourage them to lead a godly life. H. 17 x L. 22 x W. 14,5 cm.