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Antique Map of Sri Lanka with an unusual five-sided shape, circa 1606

About the Item

Antique map titled 'Ins. Ceilan quae incolis Tenarisin dicitur'. This exquisite, early map of Sri Lanka is shown with an unusual five-sided shape. North is oriented to the left by an elaborate compass rose. The map was beautifully engraved by Petrus Plancius with pictorial detail of mountains, roads, forests, villages, kingdoms, mines, stupas and spice plantations. It is embellished with three strapwork cartouches and further adorned with a finely rendered sailing ship and animals roaming the interior (including a large elephant with his manhout). Latin text on verso. Published circa 1606.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    Early 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1606
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Few closed tears. General age-related toning. Original folding line, with split. Few closed tears, also sl. affecting image. Latin text on verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13522-11stDibs: LU3054335447262

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