Tabvla Asiae XI

infoMünster, Sebastian; Ptolemy; c.1542-1552

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Early map by Sebastian Münster, based on the work of 2nd century geographer Ptolemy. The Malay Peninsula—labelled ‘Aurea Chersonesus [Golden Chersonese]’—is recognisable. An illustration shows the local animals: a tiger, cockerels and a white parrot.

Details
Date
c.1542-1552
Map Maker
Münster, Sebastian; Ptolemy
Publication Location
Basel
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Written Note/Details

Insets

Illustration

Features

River

Regional Border

Mountain/Volcano

Wild Animals

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Tabvla Asiae XI
Barcode
B26056043D
Personal Author
Münster, Sebastian, 1489-1552; Ptolemy, active 2nd century
Extent
2 scans.
Description
Latin text on verso with caption title: Vndeci ma Asiae tabula continet Indiam extra Gangem flu. & Sinas. Relief is shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Imprint
[Basle] : [Publisher not identified], [Between 1542 and 1552]
Date Published
1542-1552
BRN
200164128
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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