Pioneer axe

3D Model

Collection: Roman Archeology Dept.

Inv.-No.: CAR-M-1707

Material: Iron

Dimensions: 36,5 cm

Dating: 1st-4th century AD

The pioneer axe (dolabra) consists of a flat, triangular, axe-shaped blade at the front, with a cutting edge slanting obliquely to the direction of the shaft, and at the back, a short, slightly widening, blunt hacking part. The oval shaft socket is equipped with small, rectangular shaft socket flaps.

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.