Situla
Roman situla from the 2nd or 3rd century n.e. Found in Germany, called the Hemmoor bucket
Situla - a large pot used in antiquity, made mostly of bronze, being the equivalent of today's bucket. Situle was also encountered in the Middle Ages.
In ancient times, the situailles were usually conical (inverted beveled cone), one bobbin handle, rich rhodium and tribal decoration framed in horizontal circles. It was produced in Italy and south-east Europe during the halts and liens. They used to draw and carry water, and were also used in rituals. Widespread in many parts of Europe, up to Scandinavia. They also reached the Polish lands - a bronze sieve with an iron bow of Italian origin was discovered in the tomb of the Przeworsk culture in Zubowice, near Zamość, dating back to the turn of the 2nd and the 1st century. Bibliography
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