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The Roman bronze situla comes from a collection of archaeological artifacts confiscated at customs and transferred to the holdings of the National Museum of History of Moldova in 2009. Its place of discovery remains unknown.

A situla (Latin for "bucket") is a metal vessel-usually made of bronze-shaped like a pail and equipped with two movable handles at the top, traditionally used for mixing wine with water. The handles are attached to the vessel via two decorated ears that are welded to the rim.

The body of the situla is truncated-conical in shape and features two decorative bands with small circular patterns formed by hammering, located just below the rim.

Its base is double-layered: the inner bottom is hemispherical and hammered, while the outer bottom is flat and lathe-made. The outer base is welded to the inner bottom, serving as the vessel's foot-support.

This object was crafted using a combination of casting, hammering, and partial lathe-finishing. Dimensions: Maximum height - 31.7 cm; Maximum diameter - 22.8 cm; Base diameter - 13.5 cm

Situlae of this type originated in the Roman Empire and were later adopted by various ancient peoples, including those from the northwestern Pontic region.

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Exhibitions

„2015, European Year of Industrial and Technical Heritage”

September 23 – October 26, 2015

Exhibition „2015, European Year of Industrial and Technical Heritage" was organized in collaboration with the Agency for Inspection and Restoration of Monuments as part of the European Heritage Days.

The exhibition totals about 40 photographic images with the most significant industrial cultural products in the European Union and Moldova. Professional photographers have captured a number of industrial treasures that are part of the European common historical memory of the past - windmills, watermills and steam mills, factories, wineries, railway stations, bridges, hydropower, etc. Images displayed bear the signature of renowned photographers from Europe and of artist photographer from Moldova Iurie Foca. The photos were selected by the volunteer of the Agency for Inspection and Restoration of Monuments, Baptiste Dauphin (France).

The exhibition is organized to promote the idea and raise awareness among public and decision-makes to conserve, safeguard and promote the cultural heritage of Moldova.

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Roman Bronze Situla (1st century BC – 2nd century AD)

„2015, European Year of Industrial and Technical Heritage”

September 23 – October 26, 2015

#Exhibit of the Month