The National Museum of Fine Arts of Cuba (MNBA) invites the public to discover the oldest artifacts in its collection—true masterpieces that bridge the gap between modern audiences and the millennia-old history of humanity.
These objects, ranging from footed bowls to globular vessels adorned with geometric motifs, showcase the cultural and technological breadth of ancient civilizations.
Among the highlights are vessels from the Tell al-Ubaid archaeological horizon, dating back to the Mesopotamian Neolithic of the 4th millennium BCE. Their painted decorations stand as a testament to the earliest advancements in regional ceramics.
The exhibition also features works from the Tepe Sialk culture (ca. 3400 BCE). Hand-modeled prior to the invention of the potter’s wheel, their irregular bases and rims reveal manual techniques of immense historical significance, according to the institution’s social media updates.
Furthermore, the collection encompasses pieces from Tepe Giyan (4000–3000 BCE), whose silhouettes provide early evidence of wheel-thrown pottery, alongside vessels from the Ancient Near East held within the prestigious "Condes de Lagunillas" Collection of Ancient Art.
Curated by Liliany Carricarte, head of the Ancient Art Collection (Ancient Near East and Egypt), this initiative seeks to offer deeper insight into the nuances of early art while fostering a dialogue between the past and the present.
Located in Old Havana, the museum is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Sundays until 2:00 p.m. local time.
(Taken from Prensa Latina)
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