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.
Christianity North of the Balkans in light of the archaeological materials (4th - 6th c. AD)
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. I [XVI], nr. 1, Arheologie. Istorie Antică Chișinău, 2007
On the basis of analysis of the archaeological data collected by the author and compared with the evidence of ancient traditions, an attempt is made to determine the time of penetration of Christianity into the Balkan-Carpathian-Pontic area. Judging from the fact that more than 35 early Christian basilicas, 11 of which were built in the 6th – 7th c. AD are known in the Istrian-Pontic area and north of the Danube, one can conclude that Christianity started penetrating into the area in the 2nd c. AD. Notwithstanding numerous invasions of various tribes and tribal agglomerations, which distracted the local population from the Christian faith, and the presence of a considerable amount of the pagans, Christianity did not disappear: written sources of the 3rd c. AD mention a bishopric in Tomi.
Petre Mocanu
The crypt and church from Niculițel – symbols of Christian presence to the north of Balkans
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. III [XVIII], nr. 1, Arheologie. Istorie Antică
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....
The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
