Block, Wood

Artefact



2018.1.73h
King, Andrew
1912 – 1958
It is a rectangular block of wood with a hand carved relief of the number "6" or "9" (movable typeface). The surface appears to be varnished or stained. The relief is a combination of red, black and Burgundy. Grain of wood is evident underneath the ink. The carved down surface is dark red, rough and covered in a layer of dust. The back is a combination of black, Burgundy with patches of faint white. Chipping on right and left side and surface scratched. 
Wood (basswood or pine)
Longueur: 60.7 cm ; Largeur: 23 cm ; Hauteur: 2 cm ;