Oxford Chest

Oxford Chest

The Chest of Oxford (aka Chest of Courtrai, in English literature: Courtrai Chest) is an oak chest. The chest was discovered around 1909 in New College, Oxford. On the front of the chest are carved scenes of the Battle of the Golden Spurs and the Bruges Matins.

The maker of the chest is unknown, although it is assumed that it was a Fleming, which, based upon all the details found on the scenes, has fought in the battle himself. The processed front measures 107 cm by 71 cm.

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