Why You’ll Love It
This atmospheric antique-style glass jar contains fine soil and tiny stones of real earth, collected at Snagov Monastery in Romania, traditionally associated with the gravesite of Vlad Tepes. We have two sizes available, one larger size and one smaller size, each finished with an aged brown stopper. Each jar bears a parchment-style label reading “Sacred Earth Vlad Tepes Romania.”
Gathered by a world traveler known for seeking unusual curiosities from storied locations, these unusual miniature jars of sacred earth are sure to bring mystery, history, and a wonderfully gothic story to your miniature scenes.
Perfect for: Gothic curiosity cabinets, vampire studies, Dracula collections, haunted libraries, occult shops, apothecaries, Halloween dollhouses, and dark academia displays.
Details
Materials: Glass, real earth, paper, and mixed media
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale, jars measure 1” and 1 ¼” tall
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
Artist: Artisan made; unsigned
Collection: Magpie's Nest
Please Note: Only (1) filled glass jar is included. Provenance is based on information supplied by the original collector. The doll and all other accessories shown are for staging purposes only.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
