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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.80

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 101mm
width: 67mm
depth: 26mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 183-186

Reference (free text)

Thursday, January 15th, 1863, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 2 (2nd series), 1864.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 185.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting Roman bronze jug with an ornamental handle, depicting figures of a goat, a bull, and the deity Mercury along the looped handle. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Ms Jennifer Roberts.