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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.267

Production date

19th century

Material

wood

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 107mm
width: 108mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -
    Square wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting seal impression of a structure with three towers or turrets, above a facade with two arched canopies and a large door with acanthus leaf decoration, above three windows depicting fish in water. Legend around the outside is only partially visible. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: six-pointed star-shaped geometric figure carved into surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.