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Rare 16th Century Original Handcolored Miniature Map of Java, Indonesia, 1616

About the Item

Very handsome original old coloured copper engraving by Bertius of the island of Java in the early days of the Dutch colonisation - at that time named The Dutch East Indies or nowadays Indonesia. The current capital Jakarta is mentioned as Iacatra. Also showing part of Sumatra, Borneo, Bali and Lombok. Very interesting and decorative miniature map with lots of the details and names of island and places, especially in the north coast of Java. Latin text on the reverse.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1610-1619
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1616
  • Condition:
    The image is fine and nicely coloured.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BGSH-0111stDibs: LU3054328546452
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