Printing block for prayers

Made:
1801-1900 in Tibet
maker:
Unknown
Printing block for prayers

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Wooden printing block, for printing prayers, Tibetan, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A33203
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
overall: 261 mm x 63 mm x 23 mm,
type:
wood block - printing block
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

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