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Stunning Decorative Antique Print of the Aztec Calendar, 'c.1730'

About the Item

Antique print titled 'Siecle des Mexiquains'. Original antique print of the Aztec calendar. The Aztec calendar is the calendar system that was used by the Aztecs as well as other Pre-Columbian peoples of central Mexico. It is one of the Mesoamerican calendars, sharing the basic structure of calendars from throughout ancient Mesoamerica. This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-plichten, kerk-zeden en gewoontens van alle volkeren der waereldt.', a Dutch edition or its French edition 'Ceremonies et costumes Religieuses...' , by A. Moubach, 1727-1738 (French edition 1721-1725). An English edition called 'Ceremonies and religious Rites of the various nations of the known world....', appeared in 1733. It was the most elaborate history of world religion published up to that time. The plates in this work were adapted by B. Picart and others from various sources including de Bry.

Dimensions:

Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

Mid-18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1730

Condition:

General age-related toning. Larger crease in upper left corner, few tiny defects in margins. Blank verso, please study image carefully.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL