Lot #162 Silver, Medieval, ca. 1600 Memento Mori Ring. Traditional Carved Skull Surrounded by the Phrase "Die To Live"

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Silver, Medieval, ca. 1600 Memento Mori Ring. Traditional Carved Skull Surrounded by the Phrase "Die To Live". Memento Mori rings were a medieval tradition designed to remind the wearer of the preciousness of life and to reflect upon your life and "remember you will die". Remarkable this tradition carried on for centuries losing fashionable popularity in the Victorian era when replaced with mourning rings and brooches. Size 7.25 and weighs 3.52 grams. Impressive sharpness to engraving. Estimated Value $200 - 300

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