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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 opening of the exhibition "History of Romania in 100 portraits"

August 20, 2024

On August 20, 2024, the National History Museum of Moldova had the honor of hosting the event entitled "History of Romania in 100 portraits", organized by Art Safari, with the support provided by the Department for Relations with the Republic of Moldova, within the Government of Romania.

The event was opened with a word of greeting and appreciation from the General Director of the National History Museum of Moldova, dr.hab. Eugen Sava. He highlighted the impressive selection of works of art and artefacts, highlighting Romania's cultural and historical richness, as well as the importance of our relationships, in creating bridges between the past and the future.

Each speaker present at the opening noted the significance of this event and its contribution to the promotion and valorization of cultural heritage.

His Excellency, Cristian-Leon Țurcanu, the Ambassador of Romania to the Republic of Moldova, emphasized that the exhibition not only revives historical moments, but also strengthens the cultural ties between the two countries, promoting a deeper understanding of the common identity.

The Secretary of State of the Department of Relations with the Republic of Moldova within the Government of Romania, Adrian Dupu, emphasized that the opening of this exhibition represents an important step in the promotion of Romanian cultural values, highlighting the need to preserve and transmit the cultural heritage to future generations.

Ioana Ciocan, general director of the Bucharest Art Pavilion - Art Safari, mentioned that the exhibition offers a unique opportunity to discover and appreciate the artistic and historical diversity of Romania, presenting to the public works of art and artefacts of inestimable value.

The deputy director of the National History Museum of Romania, Cornel Ilie, concluded that today's event represents a celebration of Romanian cultural wealth and is, to a great extent, an example of collaboration between two institutions with common interests.

The event not only brought together art and history lovers, but also strengthened the collective consciousness of Romanian cultural values, offering a real opportunity to reflect on the past and a rigorous incentive for the future. This encourages us to continue our efforts to valorize and promote our common cultural heritage.

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

The opening of the exhibition "History of Romania in 100 portraits"

August 20, 2024

#Exhibit of the Month