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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.692

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 18mm
width: 25mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 117-123

Reference (free text)

Thursday, May 1st, 1879, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 8, June 1881.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on a plate facing p. 120 with six other illustrations.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting oval engraved stone gem from Crete; showing a design of a lizard. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Kingston University.