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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.211

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 52mm
width: 12mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 420-435

Reference (free text)

Thursday, January 30th, 1873, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 5, April 1873.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 429.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting bronze leaf-shaped spearhead, with a rounded socket to accommodate a shaft, found in Northumberland. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: paper's waste paper attached to surface, possibly showing part of the image on obverse.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Bellee Jones-Pierce.