Western Xia (Tangut) Script Movable Type Printing Block

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Western Xia Dynasty Tangut Script Movable Type Printing Plate Made of wood, this Tangut script movable type printing plate measures 2.5 cm in height, 29 cm in length, 9.5 cm in width and weighs 1526 g; Tangut script is a rare ancient writing system, the printing plate serves as a precious physical relic for researching Western Xia Dynasty printing technology and cultural dissemination, combining historical research value with philological significance.

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25 x 29 cm

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1526 g

Western Xia (Tangut) Script Movable Type Printing Block

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