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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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Opening of the exhibition "Metamorphoses of energy" by Mari Iurskaya

March 7, 2023

On March 7, 2023, in the ground floor hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place the opening of the painting exhibition " Metamorphoses of energy " by Mari Iurskaya - a talented artist whose paintings inspire and prompts reflection.

The event was moderated by Svetlana Shishkina, who told about the works signed by Mari Iurskaia and invited the audience present to admire and contemplate them.

Livia Sîrbu, Deputy Director of NMHM, greeted the art lovers present at the event and pointed out the fact that this exhibition is opened at a very opportune moment, on the eve of the March 8 holiday, but also with the rebirth of nature and the coming of Spring.

The well-known artist Victor Kuzmenko, present at the opening, noted that from year to year women are asserting themselves more and more in art, and Mari Iurskaya is a shining example of how women can successfully compete in the world art. He also highlighted the memorable subjects of Mari's paintings, which evoke different emotions and feelings in the viewers.

The artist Inga Orehova expressed her opinion about Mari Iurskaya's paintings, emphasizing that they are not only works of art, but also a tool worthy of exploring one's own inner universe. She noted that Mari's works allow the viewer to immerse themselves in the world of their own emotions and feelings, to enjoy the beauty and harmony present in each painting.

the exhibition " Metamorphoses of energy" and the works of Mari Iurskaya received positive reviews from viewers and art experts. It provided bright impressions and a lot of inspiration, becoming a good reason for reflection on the world we live in and the meaning of our existence.

The painting exhibition "Metamorphoses of energy" by the artist Mari Iurskaya can be visited between March 7-19, 2023, in the ground floor hall of the National History Museum of Moldova, str. 31 August 1989, 121A.

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

Opening of the exhibition "Metamorphoses of energy" by Mari Iurskaya

March 7, 2023

#Exhibit of the Month