Ancient Chinese Movable-Type Printing Plate

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Cast in bronze with a ruyi-cloud frame and four-footed base; the plate carries replaceable movable type. An object related to ancient movable-type printing, reflecting traditional printing craft. H 2.5 cm, L 29.2 cm, W 9.2 cm.

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Ancient Chinese Movable-Type Printing Plate

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