Dolabra
Dolabra (lat. dolabra, from dolare, to chop) is an ancient Roman iron tool used during peacetime for camp and field work. It could serve the functions of an axe and a pickaxe. It is a versatile entrenching tool.
Dolabra, Roman Empire. The total length is 515 mm. Found in what is now Austria. 1-2 century AD
Dolabra, Roman Empire. The total length is 515 mm. Found in what is now Austria. 1-2 century AD
Dolabrae often had sheaths, and there are findings of elaborately decorated sheaths made of copper-alloy. It is also possible that they were made from leather.
Bronze dolabra case. Found in Macedonia. Sizes: 9.9 x 5.6 cm. Thickness ~2 mm 1-3 century AD
Bronze dolabra case. Found in Macedonia. Sizes: 9.9 x 5.6 cm. Thickness ~2 mm 1-3 century AD
Bronze dolabra case with glass beads. LVR LandesMuseum Bonn. 1-3 century ADRelated topics
Ancient military campaigns, Situla, Legionnaire, Legion
Gallery
Fragment of legionnaires with dolabras. Trajan's Column, early 2nd century AD
