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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.216

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 18mm
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.