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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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International Choral Music Competition "A Ruginit Frunza din Vii" – 17th Edition

October 18, 2024

Today, on October 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the International Choral Music Competition, part of the 17th edition of the "A Ruginit Frunza din Vii" Festival. The museum's Blue Hall resonated with the enchanting voices of participants from Moldova, Romania, Latvia, and Ukraine.

This prestigious competition, organized by the Choral Music Association, brought together around 30 choral ensembles, which impressed the audience with their artistic quality and diverse musical styles. The event marked a highlight of the festival, giving participants the opportunity to showcase their talent in a competitive yet emotionally charged atmosphere. Each choir delivered its own musical narrative, capturing the attention and hearts of the spectators.

The international jury, composed of renowned specialists, had the challenging task of evaluating the artistic performances:

• Enric Genesca (Spain)
• Nina Munteanu (Romania)
• Evghenia Bondari (Ukraine)
• Valentina Bolduratu (Moldova - Jury President)
• Zapro Zaprov (Macedonia)
• Marian Cristi Stroe (Romania)

In the spirit of excellence, the jury assessed not only the technical quality of the performances but also the emotion conveyed by each choir.

The festival continues its mission of promoting choral music and fostering cultural connections between nations, offering the public the opportunity to experience exceptional musical moments.

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

International Choral Music Competition "A Ruginit Frunza din Vii" – 17th Edition

October 18, 2024

#Exhibit of the Month