Vndecima Asiae Tabvla

infoPtolemy; 1486

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Based on the work of 2nd century geographer Ptolemy, this colourful map has Latin inscriptions including ‘Aurea Regio [Kingdom of Gold]’ and ‘Regio Argenteo [Kingdom of Silver]’. The Malay Peninsula is labelled ‘Curra Cherlon [Golden Chersonese]’.

Details
Date
1486
Map Maker
Ptolemy
Printer/Publisher
Johann Reger
Publication Location
Ulm
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Written Note/Details

Features

River

Regional Border

Mountain/Volcano

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Vndecima Asie Tabvla
Barcode
B26055947E
Personal Author
Ptolemy, active 2nd century; Ptolemy, active 2nd century; Reger, Johann, active 1486-1499
Extent
2 scans.
Description
Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Imprint
[Ulm] : [Johann Reger], [1486?]
Date Published
1486
BRN
200143334
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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