Printing Block

29-96-810A

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-96-810A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan
Provenience Tibet
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Inscription Language Tibetan Language
Description

Wooden strip with handle on one end, carved on one side with calligraphic relief for printing. "617" in faint red written in reverse. Note found with it indicates it is "From Sutra of Wisdom...for long life and happiness."

Height 4.4 cm
Width 27.3 cm
Depth 1.3 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 617 - Sommerville Number

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