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Life Cast Bronze Model/Sculpture of a Human Skull

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Life Cast Bronze Model/Sculpture of a Human Skull Signed and copyrighted Indistinctly, possibly by Maxilla and Mandible Ltd. New York Realistically cast and modled, in two parts with upper and lower jaws. This skull vanity (or vanitas) is a representative scientific model or a 'memento mori' , which was informed popular thinking during the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance about human mortality. This sculpture/ model was made from a real human skull. Signed and copyrighted Indistinctly, possibly by Maxilla and Mandible Ltd. New York, on the lower jaw Overall Measurements Bronze Skull Assembled 9-inches wide x 6-Inches high x 5-Inches deep The head alone measures 7.5-inches wide x 5.5-Inches high x 5-Inches deep The lower Jaw alone measures 4.5-inches wide x 1.5-Inches high x 4.5-Inches deep
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast,Engraved,Patinated
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 8778 / SDHU5T03451stDibs: LU2592331689742
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