Antique items generate plenty of attention due to ... The antique serves as a reminder of the inevitability of death, with “memento mori” translating into “remember that you have to die ...

A number of items were put forward as part of a treasure ... The matrix dates back to the 1600 to 1700s, and Ms Miucci said it was a "memento mori", which means to be mindful of death.