Asia Vetus

infoSanson, Nicolas; 1667

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This 17th century map by the French cartographer Nicolas Sanson shows Southeast Asia in the context of the rest of the Asian continent, and even includes parts of Africa and Europe. The decorative cartouche features winged cherubim.

Details
Date
1667
Map Maker
Sanson, Nicolas
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Insets

Illustration

Cartouche

Features

National Border

District/Administrative Border

Regional Border

Mountain/Volcano

Library Catalogue

Published/Created Date
1667
Extent
1 map ; 40 x 57 cm.
Extent of Digitization
Complete work digitized.
Scale
Scale [ca. 1:25,000,000].
Coordinates
25000000 and a
Language
Latin
Call Number
50 1667
Container / Volume Information
BRBL_00271
Format
cartographic
Genre
Maps
Resource Type
Maps, Atlases & Globes
Subject (Geographic)
Asia--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
8236755
Object ID (OID)
15502091

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