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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.48

Production date

19th century

Material

wood

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 35mm
width: 27mm
depth: 24mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 123-136

Reference (free text)

X.—A Notice of some remarkable Inscriptions on Leaves of Lead, preserved in the Manuscript Department of the British Museum, Archaeologia, Volume 44 (Issue 1), 1873.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 131.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting a Latin monogram inscribed on a ninth century lead plate, arranged around a diamond shape, with accompanying letter or symbol at each point, and the word 'signavit' at the top. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Prof. Richard Rastall FSA.