Wooden printing block with relief figures | Himalaya

Antique wooden printing block with relief carvings; at the center, a deity, surrounded by anthropomorphic mythological figures and an elephant.
The central figure is depicted with symbolic attributes, including a stupa and a conch.
Traces of orange pigment are present in the central area.

The block was used for manual printing on paper or fabric, a technique employed for the production of sacred images and ritual texts.

On the back there is an export seal in sealing wax.

Provenance: Nepalù

Dimensions: 12.5 x 14.5 cm (4.92 x 5.71 inches).

Weight: 135 g (4.76 oz).