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.
Roman imports discovered at the Brăilița archaeological site
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. IV [XIX], nr. 1, Arheologie. Istorie Antică
The archaeological site of Brăilița is located in the south-east of the Romanian plain and is being investigated for 20 years. At this site archaeological materials coming from different periods were discovered but in this article only the roman imports found at this site is discussed. The discoveries from the point Reșița 62 present a certain interest. This material has many analogies on the territories of Dobrogea, Moldova and even Greece. The roman ceramics from the Reșița 62 complex are dated to the third century AD.
List of illustrations: Fig. 1. Maps: A - SE of Romania; B - Brăila municipality (after www.hartabrailei.ro); C - Brăilița District (after www.hartabrailei.ro). 1 - Progresu District; 2 - Galați str., no. 370-372; 3 - Reșița str., no. 62; 4 - Gh. Munteanu Murgoci str., no. 12. Fig. 2. Brăilița - Reșița str., no. 62, mun. Brăila: 1 - eastern profile of S3; 2 - S3 and S6 plan; 3 - amphorae handle; 4 - bowl fragment; 5 - amphorae foot; 6 - gray vessel bottom (ceramic fragments drawing – Cami Istrate).
Viorel Stoian
Babadag inventory pieces from Siliștea, Brăila county
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. I [XVI], nr. 1, Arheologie. Istorie Antică Chișinău, 2007
Viorel Stoian
One possible magic kit from first iron age discovered in Braila’s plain
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
