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C1662
Tartaria sive Magni Chami Imperium.
Mapmaker:
Joan Blaeu (1596 - 1673)
Early map of central Asia by the most famous of all Dutch mapmakers. Beautifully embellished with turbaned oriental figures, one holding a divider, while others lead a dromedary. Prominently shown is the extent of the Great Wall of China. Mysterious … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Tartaria sive Magni Chami Imperium.
Date:
C1662
Mapmaker:
Joan Blaeu (1596 - 1673)
Condition:
In good condition with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Original hand coloured copper engraving with additional gilded highlights.
Image Size:
492mm
x 380mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1662
Description:
Early map of central Asia by the most famous of all Dutch mapmakers. Beautifully embellished with turbaned oriental figures, one holding a divider, while others lead a dromedary. Prominently shown is the extent of the Great Wall of China. Mysterious winged, human-like figures (homines), are shown in the area of “Desertum Lop”.
From the Latin edition of Blaeu’s, Atlas major sive cosmographia blaviana, qua solum, salum, coelum accuratissime describuntur.
Reference: Koeman Vol I, BI 56, p.225, 92-93 [212] Latin Text.
