Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.470
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 34mm
width: 35mm
depth: 24mm
width: 35mm
depth: 24mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
224
Inscriber role/association
Publication reference
References
Reference details
pp. 200-228
Reference (free text)
Thursday, June 28th, 1888, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 12, June 1889.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 224.
Square wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting seal matrix with figure of St. Peter holding keys and a book and riding an elephant, and a shield to the side containing a crucifix with curved ends; with legend. 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.