Brick of compressed, powdered tea. Rectangular block divided into 16 segments, each of which is stamped with an endless knot motif in relief on the obverse, with a bird perched on a branch on the reverse. Partly affected by moisture damage, which has badly affected four of the segments, and removed the stamped details.
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