{"product_id":"antique-silver-memento-mori-medal-skull-hourglass-wings-german-vanitas-c-1700","title":"Antique Silver Memento Mori Medal – Skull, Hourglass \u0026 Wings – German Vanitas, c. 1700","description":"\u003cp\u003e**KEY FEATURES**\u003cbr\u003e• Type: Antique memento mori \/ vanitas medal \u003cbr\u003e• Material: Silver \u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Central Europe (German-speaking regions) \u003cbr\u003e• Period: Late 17th – early 18th century (c. 1680–1720) \u003cbr\u003e• Theme: Vanitas symbolism \/ mortality \/ time \u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Scarce, collector-grade devotional medal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**DESCRIPTION** \u003cbr\u003eOriginal early modern silver memento mori medal, created as a moral and contemplative object rather than ornament. Medals of this type were produced in the Baroque period as personal reminders of mortality, spiritual vigilance, and the fleeting nature of time. The restrained composition and clarity of symbolism make this a strong and appealing example for serious collectors of vanitas and early devotional objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**OBVERSE** \u003cbr\u003eAllegorical vanitas composition depicting a human skull set upon an hourglass, flanked by outspread wings and surmounted by a rooster. The imagery reflects Baroque moral philosophy, emphasizing the certainty of death, the swift passage of time, and the call to remain watchful and spiritually aware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**REVERSE** \u003cbr\u003eGerman moral inscription reading: \u003cbr\u003e“Die Stund vergeht, die Zeit verschwindt, drum wach, o liebes Menschenkind.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish translation: \u003cbr\u003e“The hour passes, time disappears; therefore remain awake, dear child of mankind.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**CONDITION** \u003cbr\u003e• Overall: Good antique condition \u003cbr\u003e• Surface: Natural age toning with honest circulation wear \u003cbr\u003e• Details: Imagery and inscription remain clear and legible \u003cbr\u003e• Rim: Intact, with minor age-appropriate nicks \u003cbr\u003e• Authenticity: Wear patterns and engraving style consistent with early modern production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo evidence of modern reproduction or casting flaws observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**COLLECTOR NOTES** \u003cbr\u003eMemento mori medals are highly sought after within the fields of early modern devotional art, vanitas symbolism, and Baroque moral culture. Examples combining strong allegorical imagery with fully legible moral text are particularly desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuaranteed antique. Not a modern reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maitrevia Collection ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53026872230161,"sku":"5302687223","price":1149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/6424\/8337\/files\/Photoroom_20260109_125444.jpg?v=1769350789","url":"https:\/\/maitreviacollection.com\/products\/antique-silver-memento-mori-medal-skull-hourglass-wings-german-vanitas-c-1700","provider":"Maitrevia Collection ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}