Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.206
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 18mm
width: 39mm
depth: 25mm
width: 39mm
depth: 25mm
Location
Burlington House -
References
Reference details
pp. 287-291
Reference (free text)
Thursday, March 14th, 1872, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 5, April 1873.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 290.
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting floral-like design, which is incised at the base of a bronze censer from Syria. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
Design is a magnified view of that seen on LDSAL2022.1.205.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.