Memento mori sculpture of skull and bones, St. Olave's church, City of London, England, UK

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DY2BR8

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45.9 MB (1.9 MB Compressed download)

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4912 x 3263 px | 41.6 x 27.6 cm | 16.4 x 10.9 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

2014

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Memento mori sculpture of skull and bones, St. Olave's church, City of London, England, UK

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