Rosary Pendant: Death Mask and Skull Eaten by Worms and Lizards

Object Name

Object Type

Category

Sculptures

Date

late 15th-early 16th century

Medium

ivory

Credit Line

The Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario

Object Number

AGOID.29273

Location

AGO, Gallery 108 Thomson European, Memento Mori Roomette

Gallery Number

AGO, Gallery 108

Overall: 3.7 x 3.4 x 2.5 cm (1 7/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 in.)
Outside: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)

Inscription

inscription carved in ivory , in head piece of "living" head.