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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