Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.714
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 17mm
width: 16mm
depth: 25mm
width: 16mm
depth: 25mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
Min. of
Ant.
6
Ant.
6
References
Reference details
pp. 17-18
Reference (free text)
Thursday, June 14th, 1849, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 2 (1st series): Issue 19, 1853.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 18.
Square wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting a die from Marseille, France, in the shape of a seated human figure, showing its back, with hands on hips and legs in the air, and six dots arranged on the back. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: print of the image from the obverse attached to surface.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Kingston University.