The image displays a detailed, ornate sign or artwork, likely a traditional shop sign, observed through a reflective glass window in the city of Como, Italy

The image displays a detailed, ornate sign or artwork, likely a traditional shop sign, observed through a reflective glass window in the city of Como, Italy. The central feature is a realistically rendered human skull, depicted in shades of beige and brown, positioned within a golden circular border. Above the skull, within the circle, the Latin words "EX MORTE" are inscribed in gold capital letters. Below the skull, also within the circle, the word "VITA" is inscribed, completing the phrase "From death, life." The circular motif is edged with a repetitive golden loop pattern. The background of the artwork is predominantly dark, possibly black or dark blue, against which intricate golden and green decorative elements are visible. These elements include scrolling filigree, organic leaf-like patterns in green and yellow hues, and stylized architectural arches. In the lower section of the artwork, below the skull, a golden mortar and pestle are depicted, with the pestle resting inside the mortar. Above this, partially visible, is a golden balance scale, featuring a central pillar and two suspended pans. These symbols suggest the sign's association with a historical pharmacy or apothecary. The image is impacted by multiple reflections on the glass surface. A prominent bright blue rectangular reflection or sticker partially obscures the upper central decorative elements. A smaller, faint light blue reflection is located below it. In the bottom right corner, a white sticker with a curved red border and a black-on-white stylized flower logo, possibly a Waratah, partially covers the lower part of the mortar and pestle and some surrounding artwork. Additional faint, diffuse reflections and light streaks are scattered across the glass. The artwork is framed by a dark, possibly wooden, border with a reddish tint on the left side. No people or explicit actions are discernible within the primary artwork, though the reflections suggest an external observer.