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Printer's Block

pre 1929 (cast)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bronze cast, from engraved wood block, of the original block from which the Chinese cent note was printed. See an impression taken from this block, E.2261-1929.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bronze cast, from engraved wood block
Brief description
Bronze cast, from engraved wood block, of the original block from which the Chinese cent note was printed.
Physical description
Bronze cast, from engraved wood block, of the original block from which the Chinese cent note was printed. See an impression taken from this block, E.2261-1929.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.7cm
  • Width: 19.6cm
  • Depth: 1.5cm
Measured by DH 08/07/2010
Gallery label
ANONYMOUS (Tools and Materials). Original block from which the Chinese cent note was printed. Bronze cast from engraved wood block. (7 11/16 x 3 13/16) E.2260-1929 Given by Messrs. Yamanaka and Co., Ltd. Impression from the above block. E.2261-[label torn]
Credit line
Given by Messrs. Yamanaka and Co., Ltd.
Production
See an impression taken from this block, E.2261-1929.
Subject depicted
Associated object
E.2261-1929 (Impression)
Collection
Accession number
E.2260-1929

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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