Striking Early, Large, Hand-Carved Printing Block with Heart, Beds, Flowers miniature basket but most of the drawings

but most of the drawings are still bright and crisp and clear

I have found a few other sets which

6" tall x 2 1/2" wide x 2 1/4" deep and

from what I understand Spillikins originated in China but became very popular as a parlor game in Victorian England

the wood is worn smooth with a bit of a sheen

Striking Early, Large, Hand-Carved Printing Block with Heart, Beds, Flowers miniature basket but most of the drawingsI've seen some early carved print blocks, but I don't think ever one as large as this, or one I loved nearly as much! My guess is that it was used to print directly on the wall in a home though perhaps to make wall paper whatever the case it would have required some strength and determination to use, as it's fairly cumbersome and heavy. The heart at top framed with a ring of posts just kills me (which together with the overall shape makes this feel