A set of oversized wooden rosary beads with memento mori motif

A wonderful, oversized set of giltwood monk’s rosary beads.

This is an antique rosary which has been reworked.

At the centre of the crucifix is a 3D memento mori skull with bone or tooth style fragments housed in the reliquary style repositories.

A very unusual piece!

Please note we have another set of similar oversized rosary beads available and listed separately.

Dimensions:

All approximate

Length/drop 126cm

Crucifix 20cm x 13.5cm

Metal skull seen is life size for scale

Condition: Where there are specific points to note we will detail these as far as possible but please be aware that all our items have wear commensurate with age and are as seen in the photographs. If you require any specific information please do not hesitate to get in contact. As seen in the images, but not limited to: wear to the gilding.