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Memento Mori skull and book paperweight

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Item Details

Description

Memento Mori
skull and book paperweight
bronze, marble
4"w x 3 1/8"d x 3 1/8"h

Condition

Great condition. Bronze with intentional vergiris patina in areas throughout. Marble with minor edge chips.

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Memento Mori skull and book paperweight

Name: Memento Mori skull and book paperweight
SKU: 75975158
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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Starting Price $100

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