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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.361

Production date

19th century

Material

wood

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 40mm
width: 23mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 66-70; Fig. 2

Reference (free text)

Thursday, February 2nd, 1882, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 9, June 1883.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 68.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting top and front views of a silver ring, showing the form of the hoop and bezel, within which is a design of dove flanked by olive branches, above a Christian symbol. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: differing design carved into surface, showing traces of block letters and concentric circular carvings.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.