DepartmentAsia
Printing block
NamePrinting block
CultureTibetan
Dateca. 2006
Place madeSichuan Province, China, East Asia, Asia
MediumWood, ink, cotton
DimensionsOverall: 14 7/8 x 8 1/16 x 1 5/16 in. (37.8 x 20.5 x 3.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jonathan and Dale Carolyn Gluckman
Object numberA.2011.31.4
Description1 1/4" thick, handled, rectangular hardwood block carved and inked on one side with prayer flag image including "wind horses" and blessings in Tibetan. The back and sides bear evidence of being hand sawn. Small threads of inked cotton fiber stuck in rough edges.
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