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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.187

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 55mm
width: 34mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 32-40

Reference (free text)

Thursday, December 1st, 1870, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 5, April 1873.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 39.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting the section and underside views of a Roman object from Chichester, West Sussex; possibly a liquid strainer, in a concave shape with a thick rim, and several holes covering the circular bottom. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Mark Gray.