Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.111
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 72mm
width: 38mm
depth: 25mm
width: 38mm
depth: 25mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
3
Inscriber role/association
Publication reference
References
Reference details
pp. 64-68; Fig. 3
Reference (free text)
Thursday, February 23rd, 1865, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 3 (2nd series), 1867.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 66.
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting rectangular bronze hammerhead from Thorndon, Suffolk; with a bevelled lower end. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: printer's waste attached to surface with handwritten publication reference.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Prof. Richard Rastall FSA.