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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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“Together We Thrive: A Year of Solidarity in Moldova”

March 3-19, 2023

On March 3, 2023, in the upstairs hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova will be opened the "Together We Thrive: A Year of Solidarity in Moldova".

The exhibition is composed of 18 banners, reflecting the work done over the past year by the people of Moldova and Ukraine, as well as the international community towards the refugee response. Since the beginning of the situation in Ukraine, our people have opened their hearts and doors to Ukrainian refugees. Beginning with the country's border crossing points, Moldovans waited and welcomed refugees seeking help and protection.

The images show only part of what Ukrainians have experienced, as well as the solidarity and efforts made by the authorities, volunteers, the international community and aid workers to welcome them and, over time, integrate them into society. The Republic of Moldova hosts over 100,000 refugees who have found safety on its territory.

The exhibition "Together We Thrive: A Year of Solidarity in Moldova" can be visited between March 3-19, 2023, in the upstairs hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 str., 121A.

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

“Together We Thrive: A Year of Solidarity in Moldova”

March 3-19, 2023

#Exhibit of the Month