Asia

infoValck, Gerardo; Valck, Leonardo; c.1710

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The illustration on this map highlights the wealth of the Asian trade routes, with merchants wearing elaborate robes presenting valuable treasures to a royal figure. A monkey, tortoise and camel emphasise the ‘exoticism’ of Asia.

Details
Date
c.1710
Map Maker
Valck, Gerardo; Valck, Leonardo
Publication Location
Amsterdam
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Features

Market

Domesticated Animals

River

Regional Border

Mountain/Volcano

Library Catalogue

Title
Asia quà nulla beatior Ora : tractus in Eöos vergens mundique teporem
Author/creator
Valck, Gerard; Valck, Leonardus
Published
approximately 1710
Extent
1 scans.
Note
https://catalogue.leidenuniv.nl/permalink/f/n95gpj/UBL_ALMA21287709930002711

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