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Skull Memento Mori Locket Ring

17th century
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Skull Memento Mori Locket Ring
  • Date:
    17th century
  • Culture:
    British
  • Medium:
    Gold, enamel, diamonds, and ruby
  • Dimensions:
    Weight: 11.3 g.; circumference: 59.5 mm.; size: US 9, UK R ½
  • Classification:
    Metalwork-Gold
  • Credit Line:
    Griffin Collection
  • Object Number:
    L.2015.72.33
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters