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by Ali Bakova

Memento Mori, from the Latin ‘Remember you will die’, is less a doom-laden prophecy, but instead an inducement to live every day to the full, as if it might be your last.

A guaranteed conversation starter, especially when displayed alongside the other sizes from the collection, this small NUDE Memento Mori sculpture is a reminder to live life to the fullest. Created by the Istanbul-based designer, Ali Bakova, it’s formed from faceted crystalline glass in a glossy black hue.

Crafted from Lead-free Crystal by hand, the Memento Mori Skull Bowl Smoke Small stands 3 1/4 inch tall with a lentgh of 5 inches and a depth of 5 2/7 inches. Care: Handwash recommended.

by Ali Bakova

Memento Mori, from the Latin ‘Remember you will die’, is less a doom-laden prophecy, but instead an inducement to live every day to the full, as if it might be your last.

A reflection on life’s inevitable end, the NUDE Memento Mori collection takes a modern approach to the medieval mantra. Created by the Istanbul-based designer, Ali Bakova, this small skull-shaped ornament is cut from clear lead-free crystal with facets that explode in luminosity. The precise harmony of this piece culminates in a sculptural aesthetic —at once functional and artistic.

Crafted from Lead-free Crystal by hand, the Memento Mori Faceted Skull Clear Small stands 3 1/4 inch tall with a lenght of 3 1/4 inch and a depth of 4 1/8 inches Care: Handwash recommended.

by Erdem Akan

Memento Mori, from the Latin ‘Remember you will die’, is less a doom-laden prophecy, but instead an inducement to live every day to the full, as if it might be your last.

This NUDE Memento Mori skull bowl brings together traditional glassmaking artistry with Erdem Akan’s punk rock roots. The collection comprises a series of sculptural ornaments — as functional as they are stylish — including this large-sized version, cast from smoke grey lead-free crystal.

Crafted from Lead-free Crystal by hand, the Memento Mori Skull Bowl Smoke Large stands 6 inch tall with a lentgh of 9 2/4 inch and a depth of 9 4/5 inches Care: Handwash recommended.

by Erdem Akan

Memento Mori, from the Latin ‘Remember you will die’, is less a doom-laden prophecy, but instead an inducement to live every day to the full, as if it might be your last.

Beautifully crafted and finished, this NUDE Memento Mori small skull bowl by Erdem Akan is a thoroughly personal accessory for the home. Made from smoke grey crystalline glass, the design combines historical references with a punk rock sensibility — a slightly subversive and surprisingly versatile vessel in which to place small trinkets.

Crafted from Lead-free Crystal by hand, the Memento Mori Skull Bowl Smoke Small stands 3 1/4 inch tall with a lentgh of 5 inches and a depth of 5 2/7 inches. Care: Handwash recommended.