18th century map of Sri Lanka in fine original colour

SEUTTER, Matthäus.

Ceylon olim Taprobana incolis Tenarisin et Lekawn dicta maxima et simul ditissima Maris Indici Insula...
Augsburg, c.1730. Original colour. 505 x 590mm.

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.


Stock ID : 22407