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Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.753

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 56mm
width: 21mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

Inscriptions

Inscription content

Soc.
of Ant.

Inscriber role/association

Publication reference

References

Reference details

pp. 185-188

Reference (free text)

Thursday, November 27th, 1851, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 2 (1st series): Issue 29, 1853.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 186.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting part of a lead vessel, possibly a chrismarium, a type of sacramental vessel, from Evesham, Worcestershire; showing a rectangular compartment damaged at the top right corner, underneath which is attached a rectangular feature, showing a knight wielding a sword approaching a figure in profile with hands together in prayer. The scene depicts the murder of Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: trace of print of image from the obverse attached to surface with handwritten inscription.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.