• Japanese printing block, blue side for straight lines, red for graph pattern
  • 20th century Japanese printing block reverse showing red graph-pattern side
  • Close-up of blue line-making side of Japanese printing block, 10x12 inches
  • Detail of red graph pattern lines on Japanese printing block
  • Edge view of Japanese printing block showing two-sided construction
  • Alternate angle of Japanese ruled line and graph printing block
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Printing Block

Printing Block

A printing block used to line paper. The blue side creates straight lines while the red side creates a graph pattern.

19-20c. Japan
Wood, ink
10”x12”
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Printing Block