Table 1 Archaeological wood sample information and preservation status evaluation

From: Rosin reinforcement and protection of the unearthed outer coffin from the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng in Hubei, China

Sample information

Preservation status

Microscopic structure photos (transverse section, radial section and section)

Tree species

East chamber, bottom floor, coffin No. 2, pit wall side of the chamber.

Moderate degradation

Zelkova sp. Ulmaceae

East chamber, bottom floor, coffin No. 120, top.

Severe degradation

Zelkova sp. Ulmaceae

East chamber, bottom floor, coffin No. 119, top.

Severe degradation

Zelkova sp. Ulmaceae

East chamber, bottom floor, coffin No. 119, sole.

Moderate degradation

Zelkova sp. Ulmaceae

East chamber, bottom floor, coffin No. 120, sole.

Moderate degradation

Zelkova sp. Ulmaceae

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