Object type
billhook
Culture/period
Roman world
Materials
hierro
Technique
casting, hammering
Mint
Production date
Museum
Museu de Badalona
Current location
Exposició permanent
Archaeological site
Township
Badalona (Europa, Espanya, Catalunya, Barcelona, Barcelonès)
Dimensions
Description
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The pruning hook is an agricultural tool that is still used today. There are various sizes. The larger ones often have a sharp barb on the back, and were used for pruning and cutting branches. The smaller ones were used to make grafts and to cut the bunches during the harvest. Quite a few have been found in the city of Baetulo, which is an indicator of the agricultural environment of the city and its specialized wine production.
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Omeka ID
1918