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1957

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Printing Block (India), 19th–mid-20th century

This is a Printing block. It is dated 19th–mid-20th 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: 11.9 x 20 x 5.7 cm (4 11/16 x 7 7/8 x 2 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Printing Block (India), 19th–mid-20th century; wood; H x W x D: 11.9 x 20 x 5.7 cm (4 11/16 x 7 7/8 x 2 1/4 in.); 1957-123-6

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