Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.4
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 43mm
width: 71mm
depth: 25mm
width: 71mm
depth: 25mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
?
Inscriber role/association
Unknown
References
Reference details
pp. 127-142
Reference (free text)
VI.—On the different styles of Pottery found in Ancient Tombs in the Island of Cyprus, Archaeologia, Volume 45 (Issue 1), 1877.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 130.
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting a painted figurative vase from Cyprus; with handle and spout; the body taking the form of an animal, perhaps a horse. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: unattributed handwritten signature obscured by patches of printer's waste paper on surface.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Mrs Dorothy Halfhide.