This clay vessel was discovered in 1982 by archaeologist V. Sorochin during excavations of a burial mound (no. 1) located in the village of Speia, Dubăsari District. It originates from grave no. 5 and is dated to the 4th millennium BC, belonging to the Usatovo culture. The vessel was found in a child's grave. The burial pit had an oval shape, and the deceased was laid in a crouched position (similar to the fetal posture), on the left side. A total of five vessels were uncovered in this grave: three near the back, one at the feet, and one in the pelvic area. The cultural attribution of this funerary complex was determined based on the burial rite and grave goods. This culture is characterized by the specific construction of the burial pit, as well as the positioning and orientation of the deceased toward the east and northeast. The vessel is shaped from clay mixed with finely crushed shell. Its walls curve gradually toward the top, with the widest diameter at the shoulder area. It has a short neck, a slightly flared rim, and a flat base. The surface is carefully polished, in some areas to a lustrous finish. The interior is reddish-brown, while the exterior is yellowish-brown with gray spots. The rim features groups of perforations, three of which are preserved in their original state. The diameter of the holes is 0.35 cm. The space between the groups of perforations is decorated with cord impressions. The transition from the neck to the shoulder is adorned with three horizontal lines made with cord, from which, in five places, three vertical lines descend, each 5 cm long, executed using the same technique. At the time of discovery, these lines were filled with a white paste. The space between the groups of lines is decorated at the top with short vertical lines (0.5 cm long), and in the center with a meander ornament made of two parallel lines impressed with cord. The base of the vessel retains the imprint of a textile. Vessel dimensions: Height: 22 cm; Rim diameter: 15.7 cm; Maximum diameter: 22 cm; Base diameter: 10 cm.
Orhei district Mașcăuți hermitage („al lui Albu pârcălab”) and Mașcăuți estate
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. V [XX], nr. 2, Istorie. Muzeologie
The article, on the basis of personal field research and on the basis of examination of published and unknown documents show some pages regarding the medieval history of Mașcăuți estate. Also, here is analyzing the historic development of the Mașcăuți hermitage in the name of Dormition of Our Lady.
List of illustrations: Fig. 1. Mașcăuți estate (17th -19th century) (designed by S. Ciocanu). Estates: 1 - Trebujeni estate; 2 -Peștera/Movilău/Brănești estate; 3 - Cotelnici/Hârtop estate; 4 - Pocrășeni/Jevreni estate; 5 - Bălășești estate; 6 - Ciofeni/Răculești estate; 7 - Horilcani/Holercani estate. Fig. 2. Hucisca gorge. View from the Raut river (by S. Ciocanu). Fig. 3. Mascauti estate (fragment of 1824 year project) (V. Malanetchi archive). Fig. 4. Mascauti cave complexes project (designed by S. Ciocanu). Cave complexes: nr.1 - Pesterile Ciucului (Holm); nr. 2 - Pesterile Ciucului (sub Bacota); nr. 3 - Chilioare/Chiliori (cave part of the Mascauti hermitage). Fig. 5. Cave complex nr. 2 (Pesterile Ciucului). Project of the levels (designed by T. Bobrovski, B. Ridus). Fig. 6. Cave complex nr. 3 (Chilioare). Project of the levels (designed by T. Bobrovski, B. Ridus).
Sergius Ciocanu
Orhei district Trebujeni hermitage („al lui Bosie pârcălab”) and Trebujeni/Butuceni estate
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. III [XVIII], nr. 2, Istorie. Muzeologie
Sergius Ciocanu
Orhei district Peștera hermitage and Peștera estate. From the first mentions to the 19th century
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. II [XVII], nr. 2, Istorie. Muzeologie
Sergius Ciocanu
New information on the construction of the Ascension Church in Chişinău and on its precursor – the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. XII [XXVII], nr. 2, Istorie. Muzeologie
Sergius Ciocanu
Monasteries Vișnevăț and Căpriana – two different ecclesial establishments. „Poiana” and „prisaca”
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. I [XVI], nr. 2, Istorie. Muzeologie Chișinău, 2007
Sergius Ciocanu
Buildings of the Capriana monastery in the first two decades of the 19th century
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. X [XXV], nr. 2, Istorie. Muzeologie
This clay vessel was discovered in 1982 by archaeologist V. Sorochin during excavations of a burial mound (no. 1) located in the village of Speia, Dubăsari District. It originates from grave no. 5 and is dated to the 4th millennium BC, belonging to the Usatovo culture...
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.
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