Haneca, K.,  Wazny, T.,  Van Acker, J. & Beeckman, H. 2005. ‘Provenancing Baltic timber from art historical objects: success and limitations’. Journal of Archaeological Science 32(2): 261-271. DOI: 10.1016/jas.2004.09.005.  (PR).

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Tree-ring patterns of paintings and sculptures from the 14th-16th centuries were compared to standard Baltic chronologies. The provenances of the art historical objects were evaluated and compared to historical information on logging activities and timber trade around the Baltic Sea during the Middle Ages.