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Antique Print of Gifts Presented to the King of Bengal by Schouten, 1708

About the Item

Antique print titled 'Rijke schenkagien worden de vorst door sijn heeren en Grooten op Nieuw-jaers-dag vereert.' View of the gifts presented to the King of Bengal, at Agra, the Capital of the Bengal Kingdom in January 1664. This very scarse attractive original old antique print / plate / etching / engraving originates from: 'Wouter Schoutens, Reys-Togten naar en door Oost-Indien ...' (Wouter Schoutens travels into the East Indies), 2nd. edition, published by Andries van Damme, Amsterdam, 1708. Artists and Engravers: Wouter Schouten (1638-1704) joined the Dutch VOC as a surgeon on an adventureous expedition to the East Indies during the years 1658-1665. In 1660 he was present at the Dutch siege of Makassar (in Sulawesi) and he participated in the campaigns of Rucklof van Goens along the Malabar coast. He also visited Bengal, Arakan, Colombo, Sumatra, the Moluccas, and Ambonia. Etchings by C. Decker and J. Kip. Condition: Fine. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling as visible on image. Original fold lines from binding. Light damp staining. Please study image carefully. Date: 1708 Overall size: 16.5 x 21.5 cm. Image size: 14 x 19 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Dimensions:

Height: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1708

Condition:

Condition: Fine. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling as visible on image. Original fold lines from binding. Light damp staining. Please study image carefully.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: PCT-114311stDibs: LU3054329585122

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