དཔར་ཤིང་

A square shaped wooden printing block carved on two sides with circular shapes, each containing written mantras. The carvings are designed to be printed on to paper or cloth, inked with a soot and water solution.

Extent: one wooden printing block.

Size and dimensions of original material: 16.5 cm x 18.5 cm x 2 cm.

Condition of original material: Generally good condition for its age. The wood is cracked but this is not affecting the carvings.

Arrangement: Texts and ritual objects kept in boxes in the prayer room (not seen).