18th century map of Sri Lanka in fine original colour

Name: 18th century map of Sri Lanka in fine original colour
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SEUTTER, Matthaus.

Ceylon olim Taprobana incolis Tenarisin et Lekawn dicta maxima et simul ditissima Maris Indici Insula...

Augsburg, c.1730. Original colour. 505 x 590mm.

Stock #: 22407

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A decorative map of Sri Lanka, orientated with north to the right. The title cartouche features natives trading ivory and jewels with a European, watched by an elephant. The title still associates the island with the Ptolemaic concept of Tabrobana.

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