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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 "I Love Sushi" exhibition

July 13, 2023

On July 13, at the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place the opening of the "I Love Sushi" exhibition, organized in partnership with the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Moldova and the Japan Foundation.

The Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Moldova, Yamada Yoichiro, emphasized the close connection between food and a country's culture, expressing its attitude towards life through ingredients, the method of preparation and associated culinary traditions. His Excellency also noted that although sushi may seem like a simple food, fishermen in Japan have developed specific skills over the centuries to clean and preserve the fish immediately after the catch, keeping it fresh and tasty. Like many peoples with distinct culinary traditions, the Japanese are proud of their national cuisine, which reflects aspects of life. In 2013, UNESCO included Washoku, the traditional Japanese food, in the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Livia Sîrbu, deputy director at the National Museum of History of Moldova, explained the exhibition concept, which was developed by the Japanese Foundation and is described in a manual on the basis of which the exhibition was organized. The exhibition is divided into three sections: introduction to sushi and discoveries related to this food, sushi in the Edo period, which highlights the cultural differences of this art, and sushi today. The exhibition has already been successfully hosted in Bucharest and is to be inaugurated in Spain as well.

Ana Varzari, general secretary at the Ministry of Culture, mentioned that Japan and the Republic of Moldova celebrated 30 years of diplomatic relations in March 2022, emphasizing the importance of this partnership. Both diplomatic missions made significant efforts to strengthen and promote national culture. Japanese gastronomic culture is characterized by naturalness, beauty and tradition, and sushi has become a famous creation of Japanese cuisine, influencing Western customs.

The "I Love Sushi" exhibition will be open to the general public until August 15, in Hall no. 1, ground floor, National Museum of History of Moldova, Chisinau, 31 August 1989 street, 121A.

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Fabergé Ladle

Opening of the "I Love Sushi" exhibition

July 13, 2023

#Exhibit of the Month