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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.233

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 8mm
width: 27mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 116-124

Reference (free text)

Thursday, February 5th, 1874, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 6, April 1876.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 120.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting an inscription in Latin, 'SAMOGENI', found on a sherd from a Samian ware Roman cup found in Derby. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr David Atkinson.