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

Crops

Plantation/Forestry Area

Domesticated Animals

Wild Animals

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Svmatra
Barcode
B26056078A
Personal Author
Ramusio, Giovanni Battista, 1485-1557; Ramusio, Giovanni Battista, 1485-1557
Extent
1 scans.
Description
First published in Giovani Battista Ramusio's Delle navigatione et viaggi. Page numbers on top margin of sheet: 433, 434. Scale not given.
Imprint
[Venice] : [Publisher not identified], [1565]
Date Published
1565
BRN
200168797
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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