Introduction

Chapter 1. Agricultural tools

Ploughshares

Sheaths

Coulters

Shovels

Turf cutters

Billhooks

Sickles

Scythes

Hoes

Plough-staffs

Chapter 2. Tools related to stock-breeding

Currycombs

Brands

Bells

Shears

Chapter 3. Tools connected with woodwork and stonework

Saws

Draw-knives

Augers

Chisels

Gouges

Hammers

Wedges

Crowbars

Axes

Planes

Files

Picks

Adzes

Carpenter’s knives

Chapter 4. Tools used in ore extraction

Chapter 5. Metalworking tools

Tongs

Anvils

Melting pots

Wire drawing tools

Chapter 6. Tools used in construction

Trowels

Compasses

Plumbs

Chapter 7. Tools related to the working of cloth and leather

Hackles

Needles

Currier’s knives

Punching tools

Chapter 8. Instruments used in hunting and fishing

Fish hooks

Harpoons

Chronological Development of Instruments

Territorial Distribution of Instruments

Production centers

Hoards

Conslusions

Bibliography

Illustrations

Иво Чолаков. Римски и ранновизантийски метални инструменти от територията на България (I – началото на VII век)