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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.179

Production date

19th century

Material

wood

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 19mm
width: 17mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 464-471

Reference (free text)

Thursday, April 7th, 1870, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 4, June 1870.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 471.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting a sketch of a cross, with a halo encircling the upper arm; found in the catacombs of St. Gennaro in Naples. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: blank.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.