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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.90

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 40mm
width: 45mm
depth: 24mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 267-272

Reference (free text)

Thursday, 14th May, 1863, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 2 (2nd series), 1864.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 270.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting two sides of a Roman lead sling-bullet from Perugia, Italy; oval in shape; engraved with a legend referring to 'Atidius primipilus of the Sixth Legion' on one side, and a thunderbolt design on the other. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Nat Alcock FSA.