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Antique Map of the Spice Islands 'Moluccas', Indonesia by W. Blaeu, circa 1640

$1,658.48
£1,226.96
€1,400VAT Included
CA$2,295.42
A$2,303.76
CHF 1,343.40
MX$28,007.06
NOK 15,436.95
SEK 15,876.12
DKK 10,674.14

About the Item

Antique map titled 'Moluccae Insulae Celeberrimae'. Highly decorative antique map of the Spice Islands (Moluccas) published by W. Blaeu (circa 1640). This map features a large inset of the Island of Bachian (Batjan) in an elaborate frame as well as a Moluccan couple in the lower right corner in Europeanized native dress. The seas are filled with both European and local ships, two of which are engaged in battle. Sea monsters and decorative compass two roses are also shown.
  • Creator:
    Willem Blaeu (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 23.04 in (58.5 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Mid-17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1640
  • Condition:
    Condition: Very good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-020871stDibs: LU305438759653

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