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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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„Tadeusz Kościuszko - the Price of Freedom”

November 1-15, 2017

The National Museum of History of Moldova and the Polish Institute in Bucharest invite you to the photo exhibition "Tadeusz Kościuszko - the Price of Freedom", which was opened on November 1, 2017 in the lobby of the museum.

Poland evokes the personality of Tadeusz Kościuszko, a renowned commander and freedom fighter for his own country and for America, on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of his death. The Polish and American General Tadeusz Kościuszko (1746-1817) fought for the freedom of both peoples, he demanded the liberation of peasants and slaves and, as a very capable military engineer, he built remarkable fortifications, designing, among others, the West Point Fort which is today the seat of the renowned American Military Academy.

Owing to his exceptional achievements and his extremely modern way of thinking, the leader of one of the Polish national rebellions (the so-called Kościuszko insurrection of 1794), he is today a hero of Poland and of the United States. There are monuments erected in his honor in many countries of the world, and his name is borne by the very highest mountain peak in Australia - Mount Kościuszko (Mount Kosciuszko).

On the occasion of the declaration of the Tadeusz Kościuszko Year 2017 by the Polish Parliament, numerous events are planned around the world to evoke the personality of the famous commander.

The exhibition, which will be presented in Chișinău on the eve of the Independence Day of Poland, celebrated on November 11, speaks about the famous Polish man through 24 stands. Besides the most important information about Tadeusz Kościuszko's life, are presented memories of this remarkable commander and military engineer, as well as photographs and paintings presenting both Tadeuszo Kościuszko himself at different moments of his life and important places and events in history linked to his name. The exhibition depicts Tadeusz Kościuszko not only as a military and politician. From the exhibition one can discover where he was formed, how he came to be crowned with glory, what passions and weaknesses he had and whom he befriended and loved.

The exhibition will be open at the National Museum of History of Moldova until 15 November 2017.