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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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Publications Journal „Tyragetia"   vol. IX [XXIV], nr. 1


New findings of Greek amphorae in the area of Peceneaga in Western Dobrogea
ISSN 1857-0240
E-ISSN 2537-6330

New findings of Greek amphorae in the area of Peceneaga in Western Dobrogea

Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. IX [XXIV], nr. 1, Arheologie. Istorie Antică Chișinău, 2015

Abstract

The paper presents an analysis of the fragments of Greek amphorae collected during archaeological investigations in Western Dobrogea (Romania), in an area called Peceneaga. The study of amphora fragments revealed the presence of ceramic containers in the barbaric world of Getae in the 4th century BC. These vessels belong to several Greek poleis-manufacturers, which actively traded with this region – Thasos, Heraclea Pontica, Chios, Mende, Sinope, and to the hitherto undefined center, known in the literature as the Murighiol type. The fact that most of the amphora fragments refer to Thasos is a typical picture for the region located in the immediate vicinity of the ancient fortress of Istria – a known transit point for the Thasos imports.

List of illustrations: Fig. 1. Map of the area of Peceneaga. Fig. 2. Fragments of amphorae from Peceneaga-Baltina: 1-9 - Thasos. Fig. 3. Fragments of amphorae. Peceneaga-Baltina: 1-3 - Heraclea Pontica; 4, 5 - Chios; 6 - Mende; 7 - Sinope; 8, 9 - the Murighiol type; 10 - unknown center. Peceneaga-Colțanii Mari: 11 - Thasos; 12 - Heraclea Pontica. Peceneaga-Movila Cazacului: 13 - Mende. Peceneaga-CAP: 14 - Thasos. Peceneaga - point 18: 15 - Thasos. Fig. 4. Amphora stamps from Peceneaga-Baltina: 1, 2 - Thasos; 3 - Heraclea Pontica. Fig. 4. Ştampilele de amfore de la Peceneaga-Baltina: 1, 2 - Thasos; 3 - Heracleea Pontică.

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Is the Hlinaia amphora type a new type of Heraclean ware?
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About some assertions on the spread of Greek amphorae in the Getae world
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New Greek amphora stamps found at Argamum/Orgame (excavations 1999-2000)
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Amphora from Chios found in Dubăsari (new object in the collections of NMHM)
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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.
©2006-2025 National Museum of History of Moldova
Visit museum 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Phones:
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Department of Public Relations and Museum Education: +373 (22) 24-04-26
Fax: +373 (22) 24-43-69
E-mail: office@nationalmuseum.md
Technical Support: info@nationalmuseum.md
Web site administration and maintenance: Andrei EMILCIUC

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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.
©2006-2025 National Museum of History of Moldova
Visit museum 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Phones:
Secretariat: +373 (22) 24-43-25
Department of Public Relations and Museum Education: +373 (22) 24-04-26
Fax: +373 (22) 24-43-69
E-mail: office@nationalmuseum.md
Technical Support: info@nationalmuseum.md
Web site administration and maintenance: Andrei EMILCIUC