Rectangular ink-stained woodblock incised with dense text and image; lozenge-shaped handle at top

Woodblock for Printing Prayer Flags with Print

Location
Himalayan region

Date
15th–19th century

Material
pigments on wood

Dimensions
14 x 7-7/8 x 1 in. (35.6 x 20 x 2.5 cm)

Collection
Rubin Museum of Art; C2006.75.20 (HAR 68949)

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