Any ideas about this block print?

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Posted 6 years ago

I don't have a clue where we picked this up and I can't tell if it's new or old. Just found it among a stack of poster from 20 and 30 years ago.

It looks like, perhaps, a wood block print. It is printed on very light, almost transparent paper/tissue with a type of laid finish.

Any ideas anyone?

artfoot, 6 years ago
This is a "temple rubbing" (similar to a woodblock print) from Thailand.
kyratango, 6 years ago
Absolutely right, Artfoot! :-)
Charcoal rubbed on rice paper.
Google "Siam rubbing" images to see more.
artfoot, 6 years ago
Here's an exact identification for your rubbing - https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/art/203093
artfoot, 6 years ago
I should add that this only identifies the location where the rubbing was taken. Yours is nicely done but don't assume that it is 18th Century vintage. These are still being made.
chuckcollector, 6 years ago
Thanks much folks. Very helpful.

Wow, Artfoot, right on the money!
kyratango, 6 years ago
It seems you can mark it as solved :-)

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