A quiet yet powerful reminder of life's fleeting nature, this plate, etched with the words "You and I are Earth, 1661" captures the essence of memento mori. Discovered in a London sewer, its simple design speaks volumes, a stark reflection on mortality and the inevitable return to the earth. The delicate, hand-painted script invites contemplation, a timeless musing on human existence, where the passage of time is as unyielding as the earth itself.