A square hardwood block, potentially a printing block or decorative panel, featuring a deeply hand-carved circular medallion. The central motif is a stylized circular shou character, denoting longevity, which is surrounded by five bats representing the wufu or Five Blessings. The design is enclosed within a repeating triangular sawtooth border. The wood is a dense hardwood with a dark reddish-brown patina and visible grain. The reverse and edges are uncarved and show signs of age and wear. No inscriptions or marks are visible.
13.5 cm x 13.5 cm.
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