MINIATURE IRON MAIDEN OR NUREMBERG MAIDEN
MINIATURE IRON MAIDEN OR NUREMBERG MAIDEN
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Rare and fascinating, this piece is a miniature lead model dating from the late 19th century, representing the legendary Iron Maiden of Nuremberg (Eiserne Jungfrau). It is a miniature reproduction of the mythical torture device once displayed in the Nuremberg museum and destroyed during the bombings of World War II in 1945.
Meticulously sculpted, the figurine takes the characteristic shape of a female double-doored sarcophagus, adorned with a grimacing face and riveted details across its surface. When opened, the interior reveals genuine metal spikes fixed to both doors — a chilling evocation of the torment this object symbolizes.
The embossed inscription "Eiserne Jungfrau Nürnberg" (Iron Maiden of Nuremberg) is clearly visible at the base, attesting to its thematic origin and its link with the famous German city. Whether as a curiosity, collector's item, or decorative piece, this historical miniature reflects the 19th-century fascination with medieval torture instruments.
A rare collector’s item, at the crossroads of history, folk art, and the macabre.
PERIOD: 19th century
DIMENSIONS: 11.5 cm x 5 cm
SIZE: 4.5" x 2"
