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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.67

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 86mm
width: 108mm
depth: 24mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 100-112

Reference (free text)

VIII.—On an example of Phaleræ and other Antiquities from Switzerland, Archaeologia, Volume 44 (Issue 1), 1873

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 110.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting an illumination from the Carolingian 'Codex Aureus' (Golden Psalter) in St. Gallen Abbey library, showing a representation of King Saul riding a horse and holding a raised spear, with three individuals figured behind. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Sir Paul Ruddock FSA.