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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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Totalization meeting for the project "For Ukraine"

April 20, 2022

On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, a meeting was held at the Embassy of Ukraine in Chișinău to sum up and announce the results of the "For Ukraine" project. The event was attended by representatives of the organizing institutions and partners involved in the project.

His Excellency Marko Shevchenko thanked everyone for the contributions and support of Ukraine and said that "part of the money will go to the largest hospital in Kyiv, Ohmatdyt, which needs to be restored and provided with specialized equipment destroyed during the war".

The organizer of the event, Hospices of Hope Moldova, expressed gratitude to all partners, friends and supporters of this event. Lara Moraru, Country Manager of the Hospices of Hope Moldova, mentioned the importance of the contribution of each partner in this project, noting that "Organizing this charity event was a great responsibility, as it was an exceptional situation and the decision had to be made quickly, and the partners of this event and the people who participated in the auction during the exhibition showed us that we are a united and supportive community. We continue to develop palliative care services in the Republic of Moldova and are open to new collaboration opportunities to help the Ukrainian people".

The National Museum of History of Moldova was represented at the meeting by Deputy Directors Livia Sîrbu and Alexandru Argint, who noted that "more than 2,000 museum visitors admired the works of art and enjoyed the beauty that knows no borders. The National Museum of History of Moldova is honored to be a partner of the charity event, thus promoting peace and solidarity with the Ukrainian people".

During the event, His Excellency Marko Shevchenko together with Lara Moraru presented letters of thanks to the partners.

A letter of thanks was also given to the National Museum of History of Moldova, in the person of the General Director Dr. habil. Eugen SAVA, as a sign of gratitude and high appreciation.

We remind you that the project "For Ukraine" was launched by the Hospices of Hope Moldova and the Embassy of Ukraine in Chișinău with the support of the President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu and the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenskaya.

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Clay Vessel discovered in Speia Village, Dubăsari District

Totalization meeting for the project "For Ukraine"

April 20, 2022

#Exhibit of the Month