Porcelain is a material that has sparked great interest throughout history, and its production has been a true challenge. Also known as "white gold," porcelain is a white, translucent ceramic material obtained by firing a paste of kaolin, quartz, and feldspar, along with other additives, at high temperatures. It was first discovered and used in China. The first Chinese porcelain objects arrived in Europe in the 13th century, but a broader spread of Chinese porcelain on the European continent is recorded in the 17th century. The technology for producing porcelain was kept a secret by the Chinese for a very long time.
The first hard-paste porcelain manufactory in Europe, located in the city of Meissen, was established in 1710 due to discoveries in porcelain production made by Saxon mathematician and physicist Ehrenfried Walter von Tschirnhaus (1661-1708), which were put into practice by the royal court alchemist Johann Friedrich Böttger (1682-1718). He invented the glaze and achieved the complete fusion of the shard and the glaze. The Meissen factory, still operational today, has created and continues to create a vast range of porcelain products. Crafted by the finest artists, sculptors, and engravers, who use unique hand-painted colors and exclusive designs, Meissen products are of exceptional quality and elegance, enjoying worldwide fame.
The tea set, partially consisting of seven pieces (teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl, and two cups with saucers), displayed in this showcase, is a product of the famous Meissen factory in the Kingdom of Saxony, Germany. It was crafted in the first half of the 19th century from high-quality porcelain. The exhibit became part of the collection of the National Museum of History of Moldova through a transfer from the "G. Cotovschi" Memorial House in Hâncești, which was closed in 1989-1990.
The decoration of these pieces is remarkable, featuring hand-painted "German flowers," one of the well-known styles of floral and plant decoration practiced by Meissen craftsmen since the 18th century. They were influenced by Chinese porcelain, which was often adorned with images of flowers and fruits. A distinctive feature of this decorative style was the "scattered flowers" arrangement, where floral elements were placed as individual blossoms or bouquets across the surface of porcelain objects.
The marking on the underside of the pieces consists of two crossed swords, elements borrowed from the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Saxony, applied by hand with cobalt paint under the glaze. With slight variations in the representation of the swords, this mark has been used since 1722 and continues to the present day. The mark on this tea set is characterized by prominent dots on the crossed swords, a feature used at the Meissen factory between 1815 and 1860.
The polychrome floral painting, gilding, and the application of a rosebud on the lids of the teapot and sugar bowl lend a sublime delicacy to these pieces, making them rare and exquisite.
Considérations sur les conséquences de la réforme agraire en République de Moldova
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. III [XVIII], nr. 2, Istorie. Muzeologie
Le processus de réforme de l’agriculture de la République de Moldova, déroulé pendant les années 90 du 20eme siècle, a eu, en outre les conséquences d’ordre économiques, des importantes conséquences sur le plan social en ce qui concerne la population rurale du pays. La conséquence sociale la plus importante de la transition vers une économie de marché (or, la réforme agraire n’est qu’un aspect de la transition de l’économie du système administratif soviétique vers une économie viable de marché) a été la paupérisation massive des habitants du milieu rural, suite tant à la dissolution des kolkhozes et des sovkhozes (et, par conséquent, à une haute taux du chômage parmi les habitants du milieu rural), qu’à la distribution inéquitable du patrimoine des entreprises susmentionnées et des quotes équivalentes de terrain aux paysans.
La transition vers l’économie de marché a eu, de même façon, des conséquences importantes en ce qui concerne l’infrastructure sociale rurale. La situation économique difficile du pays et des villages a rendu impossible maintenance de l’infrastructure soviétique, tant plus - le développement.
Ainsi, le but de l’article est d’élucider les conséquences de la réforme agraire en Moldavie sur deux plans:
– dans le domaine social (s’agissant d’une analyse de la pauvreté dans le milieu rural, de l’évolution des revenus des paysans par comparaison avec ceux des habitants des villes, etc.);
– dans le domaine de l’infrastructure.
De même façon on va proposer des solutions en vue de dépaser la profonde crise dont les villages moldaves se trouvent suite aux réformes.
Octavian Zelinski
L’impact de la transition dans l’agriculture sur la façon de vie et la perception des réalités sociales par la population rurale (les résultats d’une recherche effectuée dans le district Anenii Noi)
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. IV [XIX], nr. 2, Istorie. Muzeologie
Octavian Zelinski
Le progrès accomplis dans la réforme macroéconomique dans les pays de la CEI. Recherche comparée avec l‘appui sur la réforme agraire en République de Moldova
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. V [XX], nr. 2, Istorie. Muzeologie
Octavian Zelinski
Considérations sur la situation économique dans le secteur agraire de la République Socialiste Soviétique de Moldavie dans la seconde moitié des années ‘80 du XX-ème siécle
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. II [XVII], nr. 2, Istorie. Muzeologie
Porcelain is a material that has sparked great interest throughout history, and its production has been a true challenge. Also known as "white gold," porcelain is a white, translucent ceramic material obtained by firing a paste of kaolin, quartz, and feldspar, along with other additives, at high temperatures...
The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.