situla Archæol.
(ˈsɪtjuːlə)
Pl. situlae, -las.
[L., = bucket.]
Any of various bucket-shaped vessels. Also attrib.
| 1897 Knowledge 1 Oct. 229/1 Situla (Bucket), of Apulian fabric, with scene representing Dionysos espousing Ariadne. 1905 Brit. Mus. Guide Early Iron Age 14 The succeeding (iron-sword) period..is richly represented by articles decorated in the situla style. Such is the name given to a method of ornamenting vessels of the bucket-type..by means of horizontal bands. 1928 D. Randall-MacIver Italy before Romans 61 An early example of the situla or bronze bucket for which Bologna no less than Este was to become famous in future years. 1942 Oxoniensia VII. 45 (caption) Everted rim; general form approaching carinated situlas of Long Wittenham type. 1970 Ashmolean Mus.: Rep. Visitors 1969 14 Luristan bronze situla decorated with a feast scene. 1972 Times 18 May (Egypt Suppl.) p. iv/6 (caption) A situla, or temple ritual vessel. |
Hence ˈsitulate, siˈtuliform adjs., having the form of a situla.
| 1937 Oxoniensia II. 26 The Iron Age A2 wares also call for some remark. The situliform jar passes through the usual stages of degradation, and finger-tip ornament goes out of use. 1945 Proc. Prehistoric Soc. XI. 32 Shouldered and situlate vessels, either plain or with simple finger-tip ornament. 1946 Ibid. XII. 125 A tall situliform urn which may owe some features to Iron Age A forms. 1967 Antiquaries Jrnl. XLVII. 181 The rim of a coarse, situlate jar with short upright rim and weak shoulder of Early Iron Age affinities. |