Momento Mori IX – Death’s Head Mantle Clock

A gothic relic for those who find beauty in impermanence. Momento Mori IX is a one-of-a-kind, weathered mantle clock housing a preserved Acherontia atropos (Death’s Head Moth)—an iconic symbol of mortality, transformation, and forbidden knowledge. A haunting blend of time and decay, this piece echoes the Latin phrase “memento mori”—remember you must die.

Set against warm candlelight and shadow, this timekeeper whispers the truth we all try to outrun: the clock is always ticking.

• Authentic vintage mantle clock, aged with natural patina

• Preserved Death’s Head Moth under glass

• Handcrafted by Chrysalis Studios, Portland, OR

• Includes artist card with origin and meaning

For altars, shelves, or mantles in need of something beautiful, chilling, and true.