Storage boxes/chests

[scotti73]

I'm planning to make some storage boxes for my Roman equipment, does anyone know of any images or plans to make an authentic item.

[Flavivs Aetivs]

If its made of wood, you're good.

[M. Demetrius]

You may be able to get some ideas here:
http://romanlocks.com/Chestlocks.htm

[Epictetus]

Here is one from Pompeii that was in the British Museum exhibition. They say it is made of maple wood, and it looks thick and sturdy.

[jvrjenivs]

And check this website for all you 'ancient furniture' questions. (sometimes hard to navigate, but loads of pics.
http://www.antike-tischkultur.de/

[John W Davison]

The cover of the excavation report for the Corbridge Hoard has an exploded 3-D view of the wooden chest. I cannot recall if the report majors on the container - the lorica pieces were most probably the "stars" of the report!

See cover image here:

http://www.archaeologyplus.co.uk/?page=s...ct_id=3888

Regards, John

[PhilusEstilius]

I have read that the Corbridge hoard box was believed to have been covered in leather and indeed others did also have thin copper alloy sheeting to protect them.
What I would also say about that particular book by Allason-Jones and Bishop is in fact a must buy for those who would want to make a Lorica Segmentata.

[mcbishop]

The cover of the excavation report for the Corbridge Hoard has an exploded 3-D view of the wooden chest. I cannot recall if the report majors on the container - the lorica pieces were most probably the "stars" of the report!

There is a detailed report on the chest in the report, including analysis of the wood and the carpentry.

Mike Bishop

[scotti73]

Thanks for all your replies much appreciated