Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.216
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 18mm
width: 33mm
depth: 25mm
width: 33mm
depth: 25mm
Location
Burlington House -
References
Reference details
pp. 217-223
Reference (free text)
Thursday, November 30th, 1871, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 5, April 1873.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 220.
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting an elliptical lead sling-bullet, bearing an inscription in Greek (KAEONIKOT). Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Ms Alison Deegan.