Victorian Vanitas with Moon Pendant skull Miniature painted still life of

Miniature painted still life of a skull with malachite and golden vines

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Painted inside is a still life of a skull in a small flower bed

acrylic on blac-lacquered pendant varnished with UV protective gloss and resin

Victorian Vanitas with Moon Pendant skull Miniature painted still life ofInspired by 17th century vanitas paintings, the pendant has a miniature painting depicting a human skull on top of three books indicating the beginning and the end. Vanitas paintings were still lifes that used symbols of knowledge, pleasure, wealth and inevitability of death. Acrylic on silver plated brass pendant with glass flower charms. Includes stainless steel 18 inch chain.