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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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Opening of the exhibition "About the Polish language"

September 26, 2023

On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, the opening of the exhibition "About the Polish language" took place, organized by the Polish Institute in Bucharest in partnership with the National Museum of History of Moldova in the context of the European Day of Languages. This holiday was established in 2001 by the European Union and the Council of Europe and is celebrated annually on September 26. The European Day of Languages aims to bring to the public's attention the great linguistic variety of Europe, to promote cultural heritage and linguistic diversity, to encourage people of all ages to learn foreign languages, as well as to promote language-related professions.

At the opening of the exhibition, H.E. Mr. Tomasz Kobzdej, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in Chisinau, Mrs. Katarzyna Zalaszewska, project coordinator of the Polish Institute in Bucharest and Mrs. Livia Sîrbu, deputy director of the National Museum of History of Moldova made welcoming speeches. The speakers pointed out the importance and role of the mother tongue for each person, community and nation, referring to the national values of each state. In addition, they emphasized the importance of collaborations between these institutions in order to strengthen cultural relations between Poland and the Republic of Moldova.

The exhibition consists of 15 banners, which present the uniqueness of the Polish alphabet and language in their entire splendor, offering us in a fun way (through text and drawing) to learn the secrets of the Polish language, the history of the language, the basic rules of pronunciation, as well as numerous curiosities. Everyone can find out, among other things, what is the oldest sentence written in Polish, what are the "strange" letters of the Polish alphabet, as well as onomatopoeic expressions, which sound funny and literally whistle, squeak and creak on the exhibition panels.

It is very important to understand that the exhibition not only allows us to discover more information about Polish, but also encourages us to learn this interesting language that is spoken by more than 40 million people around the world.

The exhibition can be seen on the fence of the National Museum of History of Moldova from September 26 to October 26, 2023.