Title: Pair of Textile Printing Blocks
Culture: Indian
Date: Antique, likely 19th or early 20th century
Medium: Wood (probably teak)
Technique: Hand-carved
Dimensions (Largest): Width: 16.8 cm (6.6 in), Height: 15.2 cm (6 in), Depth: 7.0 cm (2.75 in)
Dimensions (Smallest): Height: 15.7 cm (6.18 in), Width: 8.6 cm (3.38 in), Depth: 5.5 cm (2.18 in)
Condition: Good; wear consistent with age. See photographs for detailed condition.
An antique pair of hand carved wooden printing blocks from India, used in the traditional craft of textile block printing. Each block features a carved handle on the reverse and raised relief designs on the printing surface. The objects remain in good used condition with wear consistent with age.
Title: Pair of Textile Printing Blocks
Culture: Indian
Date: Antique, likely 19th or early 20th century
Medium: Wood (probably teak)
Technique: Hand-carved
Dimensions (Largest): Width: 16.8 cm (6.6 in), Height: 15.2 cm (6 in), Depth: 7.0 cm (2.75 in)
Dimensions (Smallest): Height: 15.7 cm (6.18 in), Width: 8.6 cm (3.38 in), Depth: 5.5 cm (2.18 in)
Condition: Good; wear consistent with age. See photographs for detailed condition.
An antique pair of hand carved wooden printing blocks from India, used in the traditional craft of textile block printing. Each block features a carved handle on the reverse and raised relief designs on the printing surface. The objects remain in good used condition with wear consistent with age.
