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1957

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Printing Block (India)

This is a Printing block. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is wood and its technique is carved. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 6.5 x 7.7 x 8.4 cm (2 9/16 x 3 1/16 x 3 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Printing Block (India); wood; H x W x D: 6.5 x 7.7 x 8.4 cm (2 9/16 x 3 1/16 x 3 5/16 in.); 1957-123-8

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