Rectangular printing block made of wood. The printing block is used to print wind horse charms (Lungta parshing [rlung rta dpar shing]). The block is carved from wood, with the image and writing in relief and mirrored.
printing block (writing & printing)
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throwing knife (weapons: missiles & projectors); throwing stick
object | nn18602
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textile
object | 1957.353
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altar spills (spills (ritual & belief: religious buildings & furnishings))
object | 9.8.52/61.29
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sword (weapons: edged); sword sheath (sheath (weapons: accessories))
object | 9.620
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