Object name: Printing block / Collection place: Xizang autonomous region (Tibet), Tibetan Pleatau, China / Donor: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Ready, Jr. Fund - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Printing block, accession number 9-11939, described as printing block for prayers; wood, carved; both sides inscribed with relief Tibetan characters; dark patina on wood; for printing prayers in Tibetan

Hearst Museum object titled Printing block, accession number 9-10940, described as block, wood printing; leather thong for hanging; slightly warped; used at any time; for making prayer flags; block is dipped into ink, cloth pressed onto block; this block for printing a prosperity flag