Sumatra

infoRamusio, Giovanni Battista; 1565

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This early map of Sumatra (labelled ‘Taprobana’) features many illustrations. In the sea, there are ships, fish and sea monsters, while on land, plantations, agricultural workers, a shepherd and wooden buildings highlight the economy of the island.

Details
Date
1565
Map Maker
Ramusio, Giovanni Battista
Insets

Illustration

Features

Kampong/Village

Residential Area

Domesticated Animals

Crops

Plantation/Forestry Area

Wild Animals

Library Catalogue

Alternative Title
Taprobana
Published/Created Date
[1565]
Publication Place
In Venetia
Description
Bound in as leaves 433 and 434
South oriented map.
Extent
1 map
27 x 37 cm., on sheet 32 x 43 cm.
ill.
Call Number
2001 +204 3
Collection Title
Terzo volume delle nauigationi et viaggi / raccolto gia da m. Gio. Battista Ramusio
Collection Created
In Venetia : nella stamperia de Giunti., lanno 1565
Format
cartographic
Genre
Engravings
Maps
Maps in books
Prints (Visual works)
Subject (Geographic)
Sumatra (Indonesia)--Maps--Early works to 1800
Access
Public
Rights
The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Orbis ID
904155
Object ID (OID)
2030950

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