#Exhibit of the Month

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

"Secrets of Ancient Egypt"

February 25 - April 30, 2017

Starting with February 25, the National Museum of History of Moldova will host the first interactive history exhibition dedicated to children "Secrets of Ancient Egypt".

We invite you to a unique interactive journey, during which you will learn about enigmas of the Great Sphinx of Giza, mysteries of the pharaohs, secrets of the pyramids, meaning of amulets.

Offer your child an unforgettable experience!

The exhibition "Secrets of Ancient Egypt" is recommended for children aged 5 to 15 years. This includes presentations and explanations of moments, characters and essential habits of Ancient Egypt - one of the most exciting periods of history, combining historical facts related to children with elements of mockup, interactive workshops with educational purposes.

The unique concept of the exhibition "Secrets of Ancient Egypt" allows interaction with the exhibits and involves younger audiences in the game. During the visit, the children will enter into a pyramid, will sit on the throne of the Pharaoh, will open a sarcophagus, will know the art of mummification and old writing, will create themselves amulets and jewelry similar to that of ancient times, will discover the meaning of things they touch.

Details on: www.historyhackers.md and on the official Facebook page of the project: https://www.facebook.com/historyhackersmd.

The exhibition „Secrets of Ancient Egypt" will be open to the public at the National Museum of History of Moldova (rooms on the ground floor) from February 25 to April 30, 2017.

The exhibition can be visited in groups only, by appointment. Programming is at tel.: 079 833 533.

Groups of visitors should consist of at least 5 and maximum 35 persons.

Exhibition visiting hours:
Monday-Sunday, 10.00-17.00 (until March 26);
10.00-18.00 (from March 27).
Without rest days.

The exhibition will be closed for public on Easter (April, 16-17) and Parent's Day (April, 23-24).

The last group will enter the exhibition at 16.15 (in winter time until 26.03. 2017) and at 17.15 (in summer time from 27.03.2017).

The ticket office closes at 16.15 (in winter time) and at 17.15 (in summer time).

Cost of tickets:

120 lei

Special facilities for entrance tickets:

• Preschool children - free entrance;
• Students who will be visiting the exhibition in groups larger than 15 persons will pay 110 lei/per person, and the attendant from the educational institution will have free access;
• Institutionalized children - free on Tuesday.

Tickets can be purchased from the museum tickets office and online (iTicket).

Come to the exhibition and win the treasure of the Pharaohs!

Buy one ticket and receive a coupon, fill it in and drop it in the special box at the entrance in the exhibition room and wait the draw day.

Every three weeks will be drawn valuable prizes which you have a chance to win!

The pharaohs wish you good luck!