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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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Inauguration of the anniversary exhibition "National Museum of History of Moldova at 40 years. An Illustrated History"

December 22, 2023

On December 22, in the Blue Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova, the inauguration of the anniversary exhibition "The National History Museum of Moldova at 40 years. An illustrated history".

Many friends of NMHM were present at the event, who addressed congratulatory words to our institution and emphasized the importance of its activity in order to preserve, research and promote the historical and cultural heritage of the Republic of Moldova.

During the event moderated by the General Director of NMHM, dr. hab. Eugen Sava, with speeches participated Mr. Sergiu Prodan, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Moldova, Mrs. Liliana Condraticova, General Scientific Secretary of ASM, Mr. Igor Șarov, Rector of MSU, Mr. Igor Bercu, Dean of the Faculty of History and Philosophy of MSU Mr. Petru Vicol, Director of the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History, Mr. Igor Cașu, Director of the National Archives Agency, Mr. Petru Costin, colonel in reserve of the Customs Service, responsible for the activity of the Customs Service Museum "Petru Costin Collection Gallery".

The deputy director for heritage, Mrs. Elena Postică, captivated the audience by presenting the contents of the exhibition and by the detailed account of the history of the National Museum of History of Moldova during the four decades since its establishment and offered the viewers a foray into the history of the museum, revealing the significant stages of its evolution.

In her speech Mrs. Elena Postică shared with the public relevant information about the various aspects of the museum's life and activity. He emphasized the significant contributions made by the institution in promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of the Republic of Moldova.

Also, the National Museum of History of Moldova offered a series of diplomas of gratitude to our loyal partners, with the support of which numerous joint activities and exhibitions were carried out during 2023.

The anniversary exhibition "The National Museum of History of Moldova at 40 years. An illustrated history" can be visited until January 31, 2024, in the upstairs hall of NMHM, Chisinau, str. 31 August 1989, 121A.