#Exhibit of the Month

The exhibited necklace of beads originates from Funerary Complex No. 6 of Kurgan No. 4, excavated in 1982 by Dr. Habil. Eugen SAVA near the town of Taraclia. The beads were found in the chest area of the deceased, indicating that they had been worn as a necklace and had remained in their original position within the funerary assemblage.
The necklace consists of 11 elements made entirely of Egyptian faience. Eight of the beads are spherical and decorated with vertical incisions forming between 14 and 21 raised ribs. Their diameters range from 13 to 20 mm. Two additional elements are scarab representations measuring 23.5 × 19.5 mm, while the final component is a flattened cylindrical pendant bead featuring a central vertical groove and measuring 22 × 9 mm. The objects range in color from light blue to dark blue and violet hues, reflecting the natural deterioration and glaze variations characteristic of Egyptian faience.
Egyptian faience is an artificial quartz-based material coated with an alkaline glaze, typically blue or blue-green in color. It was widely used in Ancient Egypt and later spread throughout the Mediterranean and Pontic regions through trade networks. During the first centuries AD, such objects served as important indicators of cultural and economic contacts between the Mediterranean world and the communities of the North Pontic region.
Owing to its typological, technological, and symbolic characteristics, the Taraclia necklace is an exceptionally valuable artifact for the study of intercultural relations, the circulation of prestige goods, and the funerary practices of the Sarmatian communities during the first centuries AD (1st-2nd centuries AD).

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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!