Ancient Roman Memento Mori Cups

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  1. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Here's a few pieces of Ancient Roman 'Memento Mori'. A 1st century BC - 1st century AD lead glazed drinking cup.
    Top cup-Altes Museum, Berlin.
    PS-Found these fascinating (& beautiful). NOTE- Sadly I own neither ! I asked Elon for a donation,haven't heard back yet.
    Romano.jpg Skeleton Cup.jpg

     
    bosko69, Dec 4, 2024 at 4:18 PM
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    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    People had a very pragmatic approach to death in earlier times.
     
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    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Too true MOS-they saw it so regularly.Family members washed and laid out in the parlor,then often buried on the property.
    PS-Striking thing about the first ceramic cup is it reminds me of 18th-19th century Majolica. If i saw it at a estate sale or flea market i wouldn't guess it was ancient Roman.
     
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