Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.362
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 39mm
width: 25mm
depth: 24mm
width: 25mm
depth: 24mm
Location
Burlington House -
References
Reference details
pp. 66-70; Fig. 1
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 Christian symbol resembling the letters P and X. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: differing design carved into surface, showing traces of block letters.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.