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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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The exhibition "Queen Maria, irresistible ambassador of Romanian history and folk art" has arrived in Străseni!

May 17, 2023

On the occasion of the International Day of Museums, on May 17, in Străseni, the exhibition "Queen Maria, irresistible ambassador of Romanian history and folk art" was inaugurated.

During the inauguration event, which took place in the premises of the Art School of Străseni Municipality, Livia Sîrbu, deputy director of the National Museum of History of Moldova, Valentina Casian, mayor of Străseni and Efimia Luca, director of the Strășeni Museum of History and Ethnography, greeted the present public and emphasized the contribution of the organization of such exhibitions to the preservation and valorization of the historical and national heritage. The exhibition can be seen in the hall on the ground floor of the Art School of Străseni Municipality.

Also, during the celebration, a collaboration agreement was signed between the National Museum of History of Moldova and the Strășeni Museum of History and Ethnography.

The exhibition "Queen Maria, irresistible ambassador of Romanian history and folk art" is made by the Brașov County Museum of History, together with the Forums Association, and is traveling in the Republic of Moldova with the support of the National Museum of History of Moldova, the Bessarabian Youth Association and the Council Brașov County.