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In the dazzling world of precious stones and noble metals, certain jewelers stand out, mastering the art of harmonizing understated elegance with absolute refinement, genius with design, and sophistication with eternal, unforgettable splendor.
The name Fabergé, emblematic of originality and synonymous with the creations of a legendary house, has left an indelible mark on the history of jewelry and decorative arts. Renowned for uniting jewelry, artistic design, and utility into objets de luxe and objets de fantaisie, Fabergé's creations have always captivated with their exquisite craftsmanship. Fashioned from gold, silver, enamel, and precious stones, the pieces produced in Fabergé's workshops testify to exceptional virtuosity, marked by meticulous attention to detail and perfect material harmony. Even works inspired by earlier stylistic vocabularies bear the unmistakable mark of originality.

The National Museum of History of Moldova treasures a spectacular ladle, crafted in Fabergé's workshops in the late 19th century.
The Fabergé ladle is a curious blend of the "Russian style" and the "modern style." Made of solid silver, it features a circular, gold-plated bowl. Its raised, stylized handle (hook-shaped) is adorned with vegetal motifs, triple rings, and silver pearls. The rim is embellished with a wide band composed of rectangular medallions, decorated with spiral loops and stylized scales arranged alternately. The bowl is supported by four hemispherical feet. At the center, engraved inscriptions read: Eugenie von Platonow/St. Petersburg and ТОРГОВЫЙ ДОМЪ „АЛЕКСАНДРЪ"/1863/15/10/1913.
Research suggests that this ladle was commissioned by Alexander Trauberg, a first-guild merchant and owner of the "АЛЕКСАНДРЪ" Trading House located at Nevsky Boulevard 11, St. Petersburg. It was likely created to mark the 50th anniversary of his business in 1913.
The hallmark stamped on the base-Fabergé's K. ФАБЕРЖЕ logo surmounted by the Russian Empire's coat of arms, alongside the female profile in a kokoshnik within an oval frame, accompanied by the Greek letter Δ (delta) and the silver purity standard "88"-confirms that the piece was produced by Fabergé's Moscow branch.
The hypnotic charm of Fabergé's creations defined the aesthetic ideals of an era, embodying exuberance and refinement, crafted by a jeweler to kings and a king among jewelers.

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Exhibitions

„Japan – country of dolls”

May 30th – June 12th, 2016

Monday, May 30th 2016, at the National Museum of History of Moldova was opened an exhibition of origami „Japan - country of dolls", organized in cooperation with the Association ORIGAMI Moldova (coordinator: Lilia Socolova). The exhibition celebrates the International Children's Day. The exhibits were created by children attending the Origami workshop from the museum presenting one year of their work. One special stand shows the work made by Children Art Workshop from Vadul lui Vodă (coordinator Victoria Volînscaia).

Over 30 pieces are on display. They are made of colored paper and represent dolls wearing traditional Japanese costumes in a landscape made of flowers in the same origami technique. This is a fun and colorful exhibition, which takes us into the world of Japanese dolls and imprints a childlike joy into the souls of visitors.

The official opening of the exhibition was held in presence of several guests, including the interim charge d'affaires of Japan in Moldova, Ritsuko Inoue.

The opening ceremony included also a beautiful choreographic moment presented by the Children Ballet Studio „Solnîșco" and the Group of modern dance „Olius".

We invite you to admire the little miracles made in paper which will be exhibited on the ground floor of the National Museum of History of Moldova until June 12.

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Fabergé Ladle

„Japan – country of dolls”

May 30th – June 12th, 2016

#Exhibit of the Month