Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.213
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 51mm
width: 68mm
depth: 26mm
width: 68mm
depth: 26mm
Location
Burlington House -
References
Reference details
pp. 1-72; Fig. 16C
Reference (free text)
I.—Recent Researches in Barrows in Yorkshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, etc., Archaeologia, Volume 52 (Issue 1), 1890.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 51.
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting a concave vessel, or similar object, with a lid, and decorated with lozenge-shaped markings with a central band running through, and small incised dots in spaces between the shapes. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.