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Porcelain is a material that has sparked great interest throughout history, and its production has been a true challenge. Also known as "white gold," porcelain is a white, translucent ceramic material obtained by firing a paste of kaolin, quartz, and feldspar, along with other additives, at high temperatures. It was first discovered and used in China. The first Chinese porcelain objects arrived in Europe in the 13th century, but a broader spread of Chinese porcelain on the European continent is recorded in the 17th century. The technology for producing porcelain was kept a secret by the Chinese for a very long time.

The first hard-paste porcelain manufactory in Europe, located in the city of Meissen, was established in 1710 due to discoveries in porcelain production made by Saxon mathematician and physicist Ehrenfried Walter von Tschirnhaus (1661-1708), which were put into practice by the royal court alchemist Johann Friedrich Böttger (1682-1718). He invented the glaze and achieved the complete fusion of the shard and the glaze. The Meissen factory, still operational today, has created and continues to create a vast range of porcelain products. Crafted by the finest artists, sculptors, and engravers, who use unique hand-painted colors and exclusive designs, Meissen products are of exceptional quality and elegance, enjoying worldwide fame.

The tea set, partially consisting of seven pieces (teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl, and two cups with saucers), displayed in this showcase, is a product of the famous Meissen factory in the Kingdom of Saxony, Germany. It was crafted in the first half of the 19th century from high-quality porcelain. The exhibit became part of the collection of the National Museum of History of Moldova through a transfer from the "G. Cotovschi" Memorial House in Hâncești, which was closed in 1989-1990.

The decoration of these pieces is remarkable, featuring hand-painted "German flowers," one of the well-known styles of floral and plant decoration practiced by Meissen craftsmen since the 18th century. They were influenced by Chinese porcelain, which was often adorned with images of flowers and fruits. A distinctive feature of this decorative style was the "scattered flowers" arrangement, where floral elements were placed as individual blossoms or bouquets across the surface of porcelain objects.

The marking on the underside of the pieces consists of two crossed swords, elements borrowed from the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Saxony, applied by hand with cobalt paint under the glaze. With slight variations in the representation of the swords, this mark has been used since 1722 and continues to the present day. The mark on this tea set is characterized by prominent dots on the crossed swords, a feature used at the Meissen factory between 1815 and 1860.

The polychrome floral painting, gilding, and the application of a rosebud on the lids of the teapot and sugar bowl lend a sublime delicacy to these pieces, making them rare and exquisite.


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Awards Gala in the context of International Museum Day 2024

17 May 2024

On May 17, within the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History, the Awards Gala took place, in the context of International Museum Day 2024, dedicated to museographers, museum managers and innovative programs that contribute to the promotion of cultural and educational experiences.

Present at the event Sergiu Prodan, Minister of Culture emphasized: "The International Day of Museums gives us the opportunity to celebrate the diversity and complexity of human experience, reflected in the vast heritage, sheltered and carefully preserved by the world's museums


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Inauguration of the exhibition "Czech castles in the heart of Moldova"

15 May 2024

On International Family Day, the exhibition "Czech Castles in the Heart of Moldova" was inaugurated at the National Museum of History of Moldova, an event realized in partnership with the National Museum of the Czech Republic and the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Chisinau.

Prominent officials were present at the opening ceremony, including Miloš Vystrčil, president of the Senate of the Czech Republic, Liliana Nicolaescu-Onofrei, president of the Culture, Education, Research, Youth, Sports and Mass Media Commission of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, and Stanislav Kázecký, Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Chisinau

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Treasure hunt on International Family Day at NMHM

15 May 2024

Under the motto "Families and climate change", the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the International Day of the Family on May 15, 2024. Museographers Olga Andranovici and Natalia Popovici organized a treasure hunt among museum exhibits that make up ancient responses to climate change.

Participating visitors explored history together and investigated ancient secrets that hold answers for the future. With adventure kit in hand, parents and children, students and teachers collaborated to decipher messages from the past and find solutions to modern challenges


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The International Family Day at NMHM

15 May 2024

On the occasion of International Family Day, the National Museum of History Museum of Moldova had the pleasure of hosting an interactive workshop on the History of Writing and the launch of the "Interactive History Book". The event proved to be a perfect opportunity for families to spend quality time together, exploring the past and enjoying the innovations brought to our museum

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"The Coronation of King Ferdinand and Queen Mary. 1922" by Elena Bria at NMHM

10 May 2024

Surrounded by numerous lovers of history and art, people of culture and representatives of the diplomatic corps, the painting "The Coronation of King Ferdinand and Queen Maria. 1922" by Elena Bria, was exhibited for the first time in the Republic of Moldova at the National History Museum of Moldova.

The painting with the dimensions of 295x383 cm, executed in the oil on canvas technique, was painted in 2018, as a bachelor thesis at the graduation of the "Ilya Repin" Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture in Saint Petersburg, Russia


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Europe Days at the National History Museum of Moldova

10 May 2024

The National Museum of History of Moldova hosted a series of film screenings during the Europe Days celebration. The event, held between 7-10 May 2024, offered the audience the opportunity to explore various aspects of European culture and history through exceptional films.

During the four days, the Museum ran a varied selection of films, which captivated attention and stimulated cultural dialogue

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The Scientific-Practical Conference for schoolteachers from Dubăsari district “Teaching the optional discipline for 9th, 12th grades students THE TOTALITARIAN COMMUNIST REGIME: REPRESSION AND THE RESISTANCE MOVEMENT”

8 May 2024

On May 8, 2024, the Museum of Victims of Deportations and Political Repressions, NMHM, in cooperation with the Association of Former Deportees and Political Detainees from the Republic of Moldova and the Directorate of General Education Dubăsari, and in partnership with the Institute of History, MSU and the Public Association Pro Memoria Institute, organized the Scientific-Practical Conference for schoolteachers from Dubăsari district "Teaching the optional discipline for the 9th, 12th grades students «The totalitarian communist regime: repression and the resistance movement»". The event took place in the premises of the Dubăsari District Council, with the participation of university professors, scientific researchers and schoolteachers from the Dubăsari district.

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XVIII Symposium on Heraldry

25 April 2024

On Thursday, April 25, 2024, the "Paul Gore" Genealogy, Heraldry and Archival Society, in collaboration with the National Heraldic Commission under the President of the Republic of Moldova and the National Museum of History of Moldova, hosted the XVIII Symposium on Heraldry.

The event took place in the premises of the National Museum of History of Moldova, located in 31 August 1989 street, no. 121 A, Chisinau, in the Conference Room on the ground floor, as well as online.


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Czech musical traces in Chisinau

23 April 2024

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Blue Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted an unprecedented public lecture, dedicated to Czech-Moldovan musical contacts from the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The event was organized by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Chisinau in partnership with the National History Museum of Moldova and the "Serghei Lunchevici" National Philharmonic, held within the "2024 Year of Czech Music" project and occasioned by the joint visit of the Commission for Affairs with the European Union and of the Committee for Economy, Agriculture and Transport of the Senate of the Czech Republic.

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Actions dedicated to the Day of Commemoration of the Victims of the Famine organized in 1946-1947

20 April 2024

On April 20, 2024, the Museum of Victims of Deportations and Political Repressions, NMHM in cooperation with the Association of Former Deportees and Political Prisoners of Moldova and in partnership with the Avdarma History Museum, ATU Gagauzia, the Institute of History, MSU, the State University of Comrat, the Regional Directorate Education UTA Găgăuzia, and the ProMemoria Institute Public Association organized the scientific-practical conference for schoolteachers from UTA Gagauzia with the generic "Teaching of the optional subject for the 9th, 12th grades «The totalitarian-communist regime: repression and resistance movement»".

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International Cultural Forum "Cultural Heritage, Challenges and Opportunities", dedicated to the International Day of Monuments and Sites

19 April 2024

During April 18-19, 2024, the first International Cultural Forum "Cultural Heritage, Challenges and Opportunities", dedicated to the International Day of Monuments and Sites, was successfully held at the headquarters of the National Museum of History of Moldova. The event was organized with the aim of examining the various aspects of cultural heritage, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities it presents, underlining the importance of preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Moldova and Europe

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National Session of Reports - Archaeological research in the Republic of Moldova, Campaign 2023

19 April 2024

On April 19, 2024, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and the National Archeology Commission, the National Report Session - Archaeological Research in the Republic of Moldova for the 2023 Campaign took place. The scientific event was organized in collaboration between the National Archeology Agency and the National Museum of History of Moldova, to coincide with the International Day of Monuments and Sites, celebrated on April 18

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The round table and the opening of the exhibition "Dănceni Archaeological Complex: 50 years since the start of field research"

17 April 2024

On April 17, on the occasion of the International Day of Monuments and Sites, the works of the round table "Dănceni Archaeological Complex: 50 years since the start of field research" took place at the National Museum of History of Moldova.

The cultural-scientific event was moderated by prof. dr. hab. Gheorghe Postica. At the beginning of the event, Dr. hab came with a greeting message. Eugen Sava, the general director of NMHM

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Good Deeds Day at NMHM

14 April 2024

Along with thousands of institutions and organizations from around the world, on April 14, the National Museum of History of Moldova joined the global movement Good Deeds Day!

Together with the MNIM museographers, Natalia Popovici, Galina Mirzac, Alina Parabina and Olga Andranovici, our public had free guides and a series of educational activities, organized especially for them and their families


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The visit of the NMHM delegation to Ruseștii Noi commune, Ialoveni district

10 April 2024

On April 10, Ruseștii Noi commune, Ialoveni district, celebrated the first documentary attestation. On this occasion, the local public authorities organized a series of activities within the "500 years of the Ruseștii Noi 1524-2024" event.

At the request of the mayor of the locality, scientific researcher Eugen Mistreanu and museographer Sergiu Bodean were present from the National Museum of History of Moldova


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Valuable donation for the Museum of Victims of Deportations and Political Repressions, NMHM branch

3 April 2024

Based on an Agreement previously signed between the Intelligence and Security Service of the Republic of Moldova and the National Museum of History of Moldova in order to complete the heritage collection of the Museum of Victims of Deportations and Political Repressions, a branch of MNIM, on April 3, 2024, ISS representatives have sent for permanent management to the museum institution a new batch of documents and materials regarding the persons subjected to political repressions during the years of the totalitarian-communist regime

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Inauguration of the “Enemies of the People” exhibition

2 April 2024

On April 2, at the National Museum of History of Moldova, the inauguration of the "Enemies of the People" exhibition was held, organized by the Civic Academy Foundation Memorial of the Victims of Communism and Resistance in Romania in cooperation with the National Museum of History of Moldova, and with the support of the Hanns Seidel Foundation - Romania and Hanns Seidel Foundation - Moldova.


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NMHM thematic lesson: "Atheist politics in the MSSR"

28 March 2024

On March 28, at the National Museum of History of Moldova, a new thematic lesson was held on the theme "Atheist Politics in the MSSR". The students of the "Prometeu-Prim" High School of Creativity and Invention participated in it. Guided by museographer Eugenia Golban, young people and adults alike made a foray into the history and ideology of the MSSR, in order to better understand the role and influence of atheist policies on society, the social and cultural transformations of the time and other aspects related to everyday life

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The opening of the graphic and painting exhibition "Ion Tâbîrță. In memoriam"

28 March 2024

The National Museum of History of Moldova had the honor to mark the opening of the graphic and painting exhibition "Ion Tâbîrță. In memoriam", tribute to the outstanding plastic artist Ion Tâbîrță.

During the event, with speeches participated the Minister of Culture Sergiu Prodan, the Deputy Director of NMHM Livia Ermurachi, the curator of the exhibition Serghei Kliuchnikoff, the plastic artist Ghenadie Jalbă, Luminița Tăburța, the daughter of the painter Ion Tâbîrța, and Rodica Tăburța, the head of the Design department at the Faculty, Computer Science, Engineering and Design ULIM


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The Moldovan-Bulgarian intergovernmental commission for economic cooperation met in Chisinau visited NMHM

26 March 2024

On March 26, the 9th meeting of the Moldovan-Bulgarian Intergovernmental Mixed Commission took place in our capital, Chisinau. This important meeting took place under the co-chairmanship of Mr. Victor Parlicov, Minister of Energy of the Republic of Moldova, and Mrs. Irina Shtonova, Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry of the Republic of Bulgaria.

During this meeting, key aspects related to the strengthening of cooperation in the energy field, the development of joint projects and the optimization of commercial exchanges between the Republic of Moldova and the Republic of Bulgaria were discussed


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Porcelain is a material that has sparked great interest throughout history, and its production has been a true challenge. Also known as "white gold," porcelain is a white, translucent ceramic material obtained by firing a paste of kaolin, quartz, and feldspar, along with other additives, at high temperatures...

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The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
©2006-2025 National Museum of History of Moldova
Visit museum 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Phones:
Secretariat: +373 (22) 24-43-25
Department of Public Relations and Museum Education: +373 (22) 24-04-26
Fax: +373 (22) 24-43-69
E-mail: office@nationalmuseum.md
Technical Support: info@nationalmuseum.md
Web site administration and maintenance: Andrei EMILCIUC

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The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
©2006-2025 National Museum of History of Moldova
Visit museum 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Phones:
Secretariat: +373 (22) 24-43-25
Department of Public Relations and Museum Education: +373 (22) 24-04-26
Fax: +373 (22) 24-43-69
E-mail: office@nationalmuseum.md
Technical Support: info@nationalmuseum.md
Web site administration and maintenance: Andrei EMILCIUC