Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7

1654 Nicolas Sanson Map of Southern India and Southeast Asia

About the Item

1654 Nicolas Sanson Map of Southern India and Southeast Asia - Partie Meridionale de L'Inde This 1654 map by Nicolas Sanson, titled "Partie Meridionale de L'Inde en deux Presqu'Isles l'une deça et l'autre de la Gange," depicts Southern India and Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sri Lanka, and the Gulf of Bengal. This map provides a detailed view of the geographical and political divisions in the mid-17th century, showing key regions, cities, and coastal features. The map is hand-colored, highlighting major regions and boundaries with detailed notations about place names, ports, and other geographic features. It includes parts of the modern-day countries of India, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Malaysia, along with the surrounding seas. The decorative title cartouche is located at the bottom, with intricate border designs that add a touch of artistic elegance to the map. This map was published by Pierre Mariette in Paris, under the privilege of the King of France. Sanson, known as the "father of French cartography," played a major role in elevating mapmaking in France during the 17th century. His maps were noted for their accuracy and elegant style, and this piece is no exception, providing valuable historical context for the geography of this part of Asia. Condition Report: - Paper Quality: The paper is stable, though there is some age-related toning throughout. - Coloring: The original hand-coloring remains vibrant, clearly delineating regions and features. - Edges and Margins: Margins are intact, with minor wear and some slight toning. - Folds and Creases: A vertical fold runs through the center, typical of its original binding, with minor creasing but no significant damage. - Cartouche and Details: The decorative cartouche and geographic details are crisp, with no significant smudging or fading. Summary Condition: Overall, the map is in very good condition for its age, with vibrant hand-coloring and clear detailing. Light toning, minor edge wear, and a central fold are present but do not detract from the overall visual appeal.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.99 in (40.6 cm)Width: 22.68 in (57.6 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Period:
    1650-1659
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1654
  • Condition:
    Summary Condition: Overall, the map is in very good condition for its age, with vibrant hand-coloring and clear detailing. Light toning, minor edge wear, and a central fold are present but do not detract from the overall visual appeal.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BHZ112731stDibs: LU3054342599252

More From This Seller

View All
Antique Map of India and Southeast Asia by Sanson '1654'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Partie Meridionale de l'Inde'. Early map of India and Southeast Asia. The map shows most of modern India, Bangladesh and Burma, the whole of Sri Lanka, Thailand, ...
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of India to Southeast Asia
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Indes en-decà et au-delà du Gange'. Original old map of India to Southeast Asia, showing India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Myanmar (Birma), part of Indone...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

1705 Sanson Map of Southern India and Malabar with an Inset Map
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1705 Sanson Map of Southern India and Malabar with an Inset Map Description: This finely engraved and beautifully hand-colored antique map, published in 1705, depicts south...
Category

Antique Early 1700s Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of India and Southeast Asia by Balbi '1847'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'India en deçà et au delà du Gange'. Original antique map of India and Souteast Asia. This map originates from 'Abrégé de Géographie (..)' by Adrien Balbi. Publish...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Southeast Asia 'India, Indonesia' by N. Visscher, circa 1670
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Indiae Orientalis, nec non Insularum Adiacentium Nova Descriptio.' The map centers on the Strait of Malacca and Malay Peninsula. It extends from India and the Mal...
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Detailed Original Antique Map of India, Southeast Asia and the Far East, 1719
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des Indes, de la Chine & des Iles de Sumatra, Java & c'. Detailed map of India, Southeast Asia and the Far East, extending from Gujerat to the supposed "T...
Category

Antique 1710s Maps

Materials

Paper

You May Also Like

Southern Greece: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
By Nicolas Sanson
Located in Alamo, CA
This large original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of southern Greece and the Pelopponese Peninsula entitled "La Moree Et Les Isles De Zante, Cefalonie, Ste. Marie, Cerigo & C...
Category

Antique 1690s French Maps

Materials

Paper

Southern & Eastern Europe: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson & Jaillot
By Nicolas Sanson
Located in Alamo, CA
This large hand-colored map entitled "Estats de L'Empire des Turqs en Europe, ou sont les Beglerbeglicz our Gouvernements" was originally created by Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville and t...
Category

Antique 1690s French Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique French Map of Asia Including China Indoneseia India, 1783
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice map of Asia. 1783 Dedie au Roy. Additional information: Country of Manufacturing: Europe Period: 18th century Qing (1661 - 1912) Condition: Overall Condition B (Good Used)...
Category

Antique 18th Century European Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique 1803 Italian Map of Asia Including China Indoneseia India
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique 1803 Italian Map of Asia Including China Indoneseia India Very nice map of Asia. 1803. Additional information: Type: Map Country of Manufacturing: Europe Period: 19th centu...
Category

Antique 19th Century European Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Giltwood Buddha Statue Southeast Asia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A delicately carved wood Buddha in an upright standing posture with a double Abhaya mudra. The statue displays a gilt surface with beautiful patina and some minor wear. The face was ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

The Normandy Region of France: A 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
By Nicolas Sanson
Located in Alamo, CA
This large hand-colored map entitled "Le Duché et Gouvernement de Normandie divisée en Haute et Basse Normandie en divers Pays; et par evêchez, avec le Gouvernement General du Havre ...
Category

Antique 1690s French Maps

Materials

Paper

Recently Viewed

View All