POST-MEDIEVAL SILVER RING WITH MEMENTO MORI. Ca. AD 1600. A silver ring with a circular bezel featuring a raised skull at its centre, its hollowed eye sockets and nasal cavity framed by a convex forehead and defined cheekbones. The surrounding field is inscribed with "MEMENTO MORI" interspersed with small floral motifs. The hoop is plain and broadens slightly at the shoulders and then at the back again. The reverse of the bezel bears a relief of clasped hands. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 9.99g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a London private collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.