Thinking inside the box : tree-ring analysis, archaeobotany and historical documents reveal the authenticity of a remarkable 14th century chest made in Antwerp Universiteit Gent
A heavy and impressive chest — part of the museum collection of the city of Antwerp — served as a strongbox to securely store the city’s historical documents, including citizen privileges, public liberties, and responsibilities. A recent dendrochronological survey revealed that the tree-ring pattern of the lid dates to 1005–1294 CE, suggesting a felling date early in the 14th century. The Silver fir wood originated from the Vosges mountains in ...