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situla
situla (ˈsɪtjʊlə) n, pl -lae (-liː) (Archaeology) a bucket-shaped container, usually of metal or pottery and often richly decorated: typical of the N Italian Iron Ageadj (Archaeology) of or relating to the type of designs usually associated with these containers[from Latin]Situla
Situla an ancient bronze vessel in the shape of a pail. Situlae have been found in archaeological sites of the Hallstatt and La Tène cultures of the early Iron Age of Western Europe. Early situlae have a rounded body and two attached handles. Later examples have a conical body that widens toward the top and a movable arched handle over the mouth. Situlae were sometimes decorated with various pictures portrayed in relief. |