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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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Ion Ungureanu celebrated at the National Museum of History of Moldova

September 8, 2015

The National Museum of History of Moldova hosted an exceptional cultural event dedicated to celebrating the 80th anniversary from the birth of the illustrious scholar Ion Ungureanu.

The event "Ion Ungureanu, a destiny light by the Evening Star" was organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova, the National Museum of History of Moldova and the Theatre Union of Moldova. First rank personalities from the cultural and scientific community of Moldova, academics, actors, singers, teachers and students came to pay homage to the renowned actor, director and politician.

The event started with the presentation of an homage exhibition with over 230 photographic images, documents, books, theater programs and posters, trophies and awards on display, relics that reflect important aspects of the life and work of one of the most prominent personalities of the national culture.

Many persons spoke about Ion Ungureanu's personality and invaluable contribution to the revival and development of national culture, to promoting national and universal values, among them: the Minister of Culture Monica Babuc; academicians Eugen Doga, Ion Hadârcă, Nicolae Dabija, Gheorghe Ghidirim; writer Spiridon Vangheli; composer Constantin Rusnac; president of Theater Union of Moldova Sandu Grecu; president of the Union of Writers of Moldova Arcadie Suceveanu; president of the Union of Cinematographers of Moldova Sergiu Prodan; director of "Luceafărul" Theater Boris Focșa; director of the National Theatre "Mihai Eminescu" Petru Hadârcă; colleagues and disciples of the maestro Ion Ungureanu.

The actors of „Ginta Latină" Theater fascinated the audience with a theatrical message of congratulation while the singer Zinaida Bolboceanu brought a beautiful bouquet of folk songs as gift.

The event culminated with a superb recital of poetry, songs and dances, supported by students and teachers from "Ion Ungureanu" gymnasium from Opaci village, Causeni district, which is Ion Ungureanu's native place.

Ion Ungureanu celebrated at the National Museum of History of Moldova

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

Ion Ungureanu celebrated at the National Museum of History of Moldova

September 8, 2015

#Exhibit of the Month