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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.134

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 51mm
width: 82mm
depth: 24mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 80-94

Reference (free text)

Thursday, 23rd March, 1865, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 3 (2nd series), 1867.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 91.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting bronze figurine found in Hounslow, West London; showing a boar with a raised back and long legs. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: traces of printer's waste paper attached to surface.
    The object from which this bock is figured is part of the collection at the British Museum (Museum no.: 1864,0502.17).

    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Mr Julian Mitchell FSA.