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This clay vessel was discovered in 1982 by archaeologist V. Sorochin during excavations of a burial mound (no. 1) located in the village of Speia, Dubăsari District. It originates from grave no. 5 and is dated to the 4th millennium BC, belonging to the Usatovo culture.
The vessel was found in a child's grave. The burial pit had an oval shape, and the deceased was laid in a crouched position (similar to the fetal posture), on the left side. A total of five vessels were uncovered in this grave: three near the back, one at the feet, and one in the pelvic area.
The cultural attribution of this funerary complex was determined based on the burial rite and grave goods. This culture is characterized by the specific construction of the burial pit, as well as the positioning and orientation of the deceased toward the east and northeast.

The vessel is shaped from clay mixed with finely crushed shell. Its walls curve gradually toward the top, with the widest diameter at the shoulder area. It has a short neck, a slightly flared rim, and a flat base. The surface is carefully polished, in some areas to a lustrous finish. The interior is reddish-brown, while the exterior is yellowish-brown with gray spots. The rim features groups of perforations, three of which are preserved in their original state. The diameter of the holes is 0.35 cm. The space between the groups of perforations is decorated with cord impressions. The transition from the neck to the shoulder is adorned with three horizontal lines made with cord, from which, in five places, three vertical lines descend, each 5 cm long, executed using the same technique. At the time of discovery, these lines were filled with a white paste. The space between the groups of lines is decorated at the top with short vertical lines (0.5 cm long), and in the center with a meander ornament made of two parallel lines impressed with cord. The base of the vessel retains the imprint of a textile.
Vessel dimensions: Height: 22 cm; Rim diameter: 15.7 cm; Maximum diameter: 22 cm; Base diameter: 10 cm.

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Charity event "Sing for Hope"

October 5, 2022

On October 5, at the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place a unique event: the launch of a piano painted by refugee children from Ukraine.

The "Sing for Hope" project is one of the largest public art projects in New York City and brings pianos painted by artists to the city's parks and public spaces. "Sing for Hope" aims to support children from war zones or who are in vulnerable situations through art therapy.

The piano was painted both by children from Ukraine and by children from Chisinau at Community Center 151, on October 4, together with the painter Momoshi.

The launch of the piano took place at the National Museum of History of Moldova on Wednesday, October 5, and gathered a lot of beautiful people. The event was opened by Iana Stantieru - the director of the Europe's Art Gallery and co-organizer of the event together with the project coordinator Victoria Donu. His Excellency Marko Shevchenko - Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Moldova was present at the event and spoke about the situation in Ukraine. The program of the event also included a poetry recital about war and peace by Dumitru Crudu, Maria Ivanov and Jazgul Orozov, a piano and voice music recital by the great performer Cătălin Josan and a charity painting exhibition organized by Europe's Art together with union of Ukrainian visual artists in the Republic of Moldova.

The art exhibition will remain at the museum until October 28 and the amount collected from the sales of paintings will be donated to refugee children from Ukraine.

The project was organized in partnership with the National Museum of History of Moldova, the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Moldova, Art Fest, Moldova for Peace, Community Center 151, Europe's Art Gallery, Women in Art for Peace, the Theater Center of Moldova.

The National Museum of History of Moldova is honored to be among the partners of this charity event, being open to contribute at any time to the promotion of actions to support people in need. The National Museum of History of Moldova is a promoter of peace and peaceful coexistence between peoples.

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Clay Vessel discovered in Speia Village, Dubăsari District

Charity event "Sing for Hope"

October 5, 2022

#Exhibit of the Month