{"product_id":"japanese-double-sided-carved-wood-printing-block-circa-1850","title":"Japanese Double-Sided Carved Wood Printing Block, circa 1850","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eJapanese Double-Sided Carved Wood Printing Block\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA substantial Japanese wood printing block, double-sided with Japanese characters cut in relief and reverse in numerous horizontal rows on both faces. The block measures approximately 14½ by 7 by ¾ inches, with raised transverse battens at either end. Accompanied by a later paper dealer band bearing Japanese annotations and the penciled English description “Wood Block A.D. 1850.” The publication, author, carver, and exact text remain unidentified. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIn very nice shape, showing minimal wear. No corresponding printed impression is present.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProvenance: acquired in Japan by the previous owner, a longtime bookseller, during the 1970s or 1980s and retained in his stock until recently. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47311458664623,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_9919.jpg?v=1785946712","url":"https:\/\/rarebooksleuth.com\/products\/japanese-double-sided-carved-wood-printing-block-circa-1850","provider":"The Rare Book Sleuth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}