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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.342

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 45mm
width: 67mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 173-180

Reference (free text)

Thursday, June 26th, 1879, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 8, June 1881.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 176.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting ceramic incense cup from barrow burial in Wiltshire, with a wide rim and uniform base, upper half up to the rim has punched design inside chevron patterns, and the lower half contains lozenge shapes with the same punched design in between 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.