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.
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
The article, on the basis of examination of published and unknown documents show some pages regarding the history of Peștera (Brănești) estate and of the localities on their territory - Peștera (vechiul Orhei) and Peștera (Movilău/Brănești). Also, here is exposing new information regarding the history of the Pestera hermitage and the transformation of his cave Nativity of Our Lady church in the parish church of the Butuceni’s community. List of illustrations:
Fig. 1. 1 - Peștera estate („where Vechiul Orhei was”) in 16th century (designed by S. Ciocanu); 2 - Peștera estate („where Vechiul Orhei was”) in 17th-18th centuries (designed by S. Ciocanu). Fig. 2. Golia’s monastery Trebujeni estate. Fragment of the 1886 year project. Fig. 3. Pestera town seal (apud S. Tabac). Fig. 4. Pestera hermitage seal (apud S. Ciocanu). Fig. 5. Nativity of Our Lady cave church from Butuceni. Project (1887) (by I. Mihalevici). Fig. 6. Nativity of Our Lady cave church from Butuceni: 1 - Project (2001) (by T. Bobrovski, B. Riduș); 2 - Picture (by S. Ciocanu). Fig. 7. Refuge rooms from Butuceni’s crag. Projects (2001) (by T. Bobrovski, B. Riduș). Fig. 8. 1 - Bosie monastery. St. Nicolae cave church portal (1665) (by S. Ciocanu); 2 - Butuceni. Nativity of Our Lady cave church portal (1821) (by Gh. Postică). Fig. 9. Nativity of Our Lady cave church from Butuceni. Bell tower (1822) (picture from the beginning of the 2oth century).
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
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
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
Orhei district Mașcăuți hermitage („al lui Albu pârcălab”) and Mașcăuți estate
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. V [XX], nr. 2, Istorie. Muzeologie
Sergius Ciocanu
Orhei district Trebujeni hermitage („al lui Bosie pârcălab”) and Trebujeni/Butuceni estate
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. III [XVIII], nr. 2, Istorie. Muzeologie
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
