18th C. Tibetan Wood Printing Block for Prayers
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Description
Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th century CE. A hand-carved printing block with six finely carved columns of Tibetan script, used for sutra printing (printing prayers) on paper for prayer wheels. Recently China has sought world heritage status for one of Tibet's best known sutra printing houses - the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County built in 1729 and now part of China’s Sichuan Province - as a sign of respect for Tibetan culture. The Dege Sutra Printing House is known for its breathtaking frescoes, sculptures, Tibetan style edifices, as well as its woodcut printing plates like this example. A wonderful piece with gorgeous patina. Size: 16.125" W x 3.125" H (41 cm x 7.9 cm)
Provenance: private Ventura, California, USA collection
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#124999
Provenance: private Ventura, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#124999
Condition
A few minor nicks to the peripheries and an old abraded area to the verso. Carved script is vivid. Fabulous patina to the wood.
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18th C. Tibetan Wood Printing Block for Prayers
Estimate $400 - $600
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