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Printing Block

20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A woodblock used to print amulets. Protective printed diagrams such as this, with its bound male and female demons are carried on the person or set up over doorways in Tibet. It is believed that negative spiritual forces can cause illness, accidents and other misfortunes unless action is taken to guard against them.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Printing Block
  • Printed Charm
Brief description
Carved wooden printing block and printed charm on cotton, male and female demon bound with chains, Tibet, early 20th century
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.5cm
  • Width: 13.5cm
  • Depth: 1.2cm
Credit line
Given by Shirley Rowcliffe
Subjects depicted
Summary
A woodblock used to print amulets. Protective printed diagrams such as this, with its bound male and female demons are carried on the person or set up over doorways in Tibet. It is believed that negative spiritual forces can cause illness, accidents and other misfortunes unless action is taken to guard against them.
Collection
Accession number
IS 160:1, 2-2007

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Record createdAugust 6, 2007
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