The skull and crossbones is one of history’s most enduring symbols. Long before its association with pirates and poison, the skull appeared in the tradition of memento mori, Latin for “remember that you must die.”

Rather than dwelling on death, memento mori is a reminder to live. Time is finite, making beauty, love, meaningful work, and the words we leave with one another all the more precious.

This smaller Skull & Crossbones Wax Seal distills that ancient symbolism into a petite impression, perfect for letters, small details, and layered wax seals.