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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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Vernissage of the Floral Art Exhibition "Bloom, Moldova!"

July 11, 2024

On Thursday, July 10, 2024, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the vernissage of the floral art exhibition "Bloom, Moldova!" This event was dedicated to celebrating 33 years of activity of the "Diana" Floristry Club, the only club of its kind in the country. The exhibition, organized in partnership with the club, gathered a significant number of visitors eager to admire the talent and craftsmanship of the floral artists.

The vernissage began with an exhibition presentation by the club's director, Lilia Marjina, who provided details about the oshibana technique used in creating the works, as well as the remarkable journey of the "Diana" Floristry Club over its 33 years of activity. This was followed by speeches from museum museographers and club representatives, who emphasized the importance of promoting floral art and the talent of local artists.

A distinctive element of the exhibition is the diversity of the works displayed, each one a testament to the talent and creativity of the club members. From delicate floral arrangements to complex floral sculptures, the exhibition offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Japanese floral art, demonstrating the artists' mastery in using natural materials and transforming them into unique works of art.

During the vernissage, visitors had the opportunity to admire the 68 works created by the 8 club members, exhibited in the ground floor hall of the museum.

The exhibition "Bloom, Moldova!" will be open for visitation from July 11 to August 1, 2024, in the ground floor hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova (Chișinău, 31 August 1989 Street, 121A).

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Necklace of Egyptian faience beads discovered at Taraclia

Vernissage of the Floral Art Exhibition "Bloom, Moldova!"

July 11, 2024

#Exhibit of the Month