Emblem No. 6 grimm tale

Emblem No. 6 grimm taleItems are handmade. Imperfections and variations are to be expected. Please examine the pictures closely and read the full description to avoid disappointment as returns are not accepted. Inspired by a series of christian symbolic emblem wood engravings common in the 17th century. From death emerges life, and from life emerges death. Hand embroidered on natural toned canvas fabric. Set in a wooden stained and distressed coffin. Sawtooth hanger in back

The skull is wrapped in vintage lace and adorned with vintage findings and faux pearls

The all seeing weeps

The hinges are a little bent

It is scratched

rough fabric strips hang from his base

There is no hanging hardware as the wood began to crack when applying hardware

Inside the box vintage illustrations surrounded by hand embroidered scenes of wildflowers and oak leaves

These devils were attracted to bad smells and so to protect a household dead animals were often hung outside to lure the devil away from unsuspecting victims

Set in a vintage plastic gold painted frame

A being not of this earth floats above the celestial realm

to the left Rowan

A small altar of symbols and items