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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.94

Production date

19th century

Material

wood

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 29mm
width: 27mm
depth: 24mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 234-238

Reference (free text)

Thursday, March 26th, 1863, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 2 (2nd series), 1864.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 235.
    Square wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting artist's impression of a stamp matrix; based on stamped impressions on a lump of tin/lead alloy found in the Thames, containing an inscription in Latin ('SYAGRIVS'). Ink residue remaining on surface Reverse: blank.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Canon Brian Lodwick FSA.