{"product_id":"asset-pack-84877180930-example-product-1","title":"19th Century Memento Mori Janus Head Carved Bone Skull","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking and rare piece of late 19th-century mortality art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-carved memento mori \"Janus\" head beautifully captures the classical dichotomy of life and death.\u003cbr\u003eHistorically utilized as objects of meditation or high-end curiosities, this carving features a serene, closed-eyed living face on one side that seamlessly transitions into a stark, anatomically stylized skull on the other. The craftsman took great care in detailing the piece, noting the cranial suture lines and the dramatic hollowing of the skull's eye socket.\u003cbr\u003eThis artifact is carved from genuine antique bovine bone (strictly non-ivory). The natural cancellous (spongy) marrow core is visible at the base of the piece, confirming its organic animal origin. Furthermore, the base retains deep, uncleaned traces of authentic green verdigris (copper oxidation), indicating it was historically mounted on a brass or copper fixture for many decades.\u003cbr\u003eTo elevate its presentation, the carving is now mounted on a custom-fitted, classical black wooden column pedestal, transforming it into a museum-quality display piece perfect for a high-end Wunderkammer or cabinet of curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: \u003cbr\u003eCarved Bovine Bone (Non-Ivory), Wood (Stand)\u003cbr\u003eEra: Estimated Late 19th Century\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Attributed to Germany \/ Central Europe\u003cbr\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight:\u003cbr\u003eHeight of Bone Carving: 4 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth of Bone Carving: 2.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eTotal Height (on pedestal): 11 cm\u003cbr\u003eTotal Weight (including pedestal): 115 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition Report:\u003cbr\u003eExcellent antique condition. The bone possesses a gorgeous, warm, and creamy natural patina developed over a century of handling and air exposure. There are no modern touch-ups, and the historical verdigris at the mounting point has been intentionally preserved to maintain its historical integrity. Please review all photos closely as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mother's Silverware ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57811024380248,"sku":"019","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9202\/7224\/files\/20260820_155705_1.jpg?v=1787240908","url":"https:\/\/motherssilverware.com\/products\/asset-pack-84877180930-example-product-1","provider":"Mother's Silverware ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}