Title: Antique Chinese Japanese wooden carved double sided panel print block for book pagesDate/Period: 19th centuryMaterials: woodPrinted on both sides of the woodblock, 2 pages per side. Historically wood blocks were the only way the Chinese knew to print documents / books or pictures until the late 1800's. (After that they went to movable type and lithographs.) Often these woodblocks would be used and then eventually the wood would be planed down and used / carved again for something else. This was because having the right kind of tight grained seasoned Chinese cherry wood was valuable. When these were made a calligrapher would be called to do the writing / design. The wood carvers would then copy that writing / design exactly . . . backwards. (So it would print correctly) These are a work of art and skill. This is a relatively rare item. This is art. We have a small personal collection we are listing.Reserve: $120.00Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $20.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.Location: This item ships from WashingtonYour purchase is protected:Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.