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.