A one-of-a-kind handmade gothic wall decor piece, created for lovers of dark, macabre and occult aesthetics. This composition features a real preserved Acherontia atropos — the death's-head hawk-moth — one of the most iconic and sought-after moths in the world. Named after Atropos, the Fate who cuts the thread of life, it bears a skull-shaped marking on its thorax that has inspired fear and fascination for centuries. Here it rests among white and black hand-painted candles and miniature skulls and wax roses, beneath a hand-cast and hand-painted bat ornament in aged gold finish. The hand-cast, hand-painted baroque frame is finished in aged black and gold, sealed with hand-cut glass. The back of the frame is beautifully finished with black velvet and lace. _______________________________ Details: Real preserved moth — Acherontia atropos (death's-head hawk-moth) White and black candles Hand-painted miniature skulls Wax roses ornament Hand-cast and hand-painted bat in aged gold finish Hand-cast and hand-painted baroque frame with aged black and gold finish Hand-cut glass Back finished with black velvet and lace _______________________________ About the frame:The frame is entirely handmade from start to finish. I cast it myself from my own original moulds, then sand, paint and lacquer each piece by hand. The glass is hand-cut to fit. The wooden back is sanded and lined with velvet, then finished with lace trim. No two frames are identical. _______________________________ Processing:Ready to ship. One of a kind — you will receive the exact piece shown. _______________________________ ShippingCarefully packaged to ensure safe delivery.Original design — no copies permitted. _______________________________ Size22cm x 18cm x 4cm _______________________________ LOREShe has known about fire her whole life.The warmth of it. The warning of it.The way it makes the dark feel almost kind.She came anyway —not because she forgot,but because some lightsare worth the burning.
