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The bronze hoard was discovered on the territory of Mîndrești village, Telenești district, in 1968. It was identified accidentally by a group of students from the village school, and the materials later came to the attention of specialists at the Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences. According to documentary records, the hoard was composed of ten pieces: four socketed axes (celts), a dagger fragment, a sword fragment, a sickle, a winged axe, an adze-axe, and a chain consisting of four links.
Currently, of the mentioned assemblage, six objects are preserved in the collections of the National Museum of History of Moldova: two socketed axes (celts), the winged axe, the adze-axe, the dagger fragment, and the chain made of four links.- Socketed axe (celt) with one loop. Dimensions: Length - 10.2 cm; Weight - 186 g.
- Socketed axe (celt) with one frontal loop. Dimensions: Length - 8.4 cm; Width: 33-46 mm; Weight - 124 g.
- Winged axe. Dimensions: Length - 14.0 cm; Width - 2.5-3.4 cm; Weight - 285 g.
- Adze-axe. Dimensions: Length - 14.8 cm; Width - 2.3-5.0 cm; Weight - 286 g.
- Dagger fragment. Dimensions: Length - 16.5 cm; Blade length - 9.8 cm; Blade width - 2.8 cm; Weight - 81 g.
- Chain formed of four links. Dimensions: Length - 17.1 cm; Link diameter - 3.8; Weight - 32 g.The bronze hoard of Mîndrești is important due to the association of objects that find analogies in the regional repertoire with pieces that show clear analogies in Central Europe and the Carpathian Basin. The assemblage reflects a zone of contact and interaction where metallic forms of different origins and traditions circulated and were integrated into the repertoire of local communities.
Chronologically, the bronze hoard of Mîndrești is attributed to the Early Hallstatt period - HaA1, being dated to 1200-1100 BC.

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Opening of the "Daniel Rădulescu in Chisinau" exhibition

November 29, 2023

On November 29, a remarkable exhibition supported by the artist Daniel Rădulescu was opened at the National Museum of History of Moldova. The event was organized as part of the celebration of Romania's National Day and represented a unique opportunity for the public in Chisinau to discover the fascinating universe of his sculptures made entirely of steel.

At the opening moderated by the General Director of NMHM, dr. hab Eugen Sava, Romanian Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova Cristian-Leon Turcanu and Adrian Dupu, Secretary of State, Department for Relations with the Republic of Moldova, participated with speeches. They emphasized the cultural and artistic importance of the event, highlighting the significant contribution of the artist Daniel Rădulescu to the contemporary artistic landscape.

Daniel Rădulescu, recognized as the most collected artist working in steel in Romania, presented his 8 emblematic works in the Bronze Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova. His creations, made by hand modeling without the use of molds or forms, captivated the audience present, offering a unique insight into the hardness and fluidity of metal.

The artist shared with those in attendance that through this exhibit, he wants to instill empathy and challenge viewers to see beyond a hard material like steel.

The exhibition, held between November 29 and December 20, 2023, offers the public in Chisinau the opportunity to admire these remarkable works of art. On this occasion, the National Museum of History of Moldova reaffirms its commitment to promote and support contemporary art, offering a valuable platform to talented artists.

We thank everyone present and warmly invite you to visit the exhibition and enjoy Daniel Rădulescu's unique creations!