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Copper-engraved map, surrounded by 19 vignettes of natives & city views. 41.2x55.6 cm. (16¼x22").

One of the most notable 17th century maps of the continent of Asia, in its original uncolored state, surrounded by a carte-a-figures border and richly ornamented with animals, sea monsters and sailing ships. The eastern coastline of Asia is severely truncated, Korea is shown as an island, and Japan is depicted on the Ortelius-Teixeira model. The Indian subcontinent is quite narrow and the islands of Indonesia are very sketchy. The frieze across the top features vignettes of the cities of Candy, Calecut, Goa, Damascus, Jerusalem, Hormuz, Banten, Aden and Macao. The side panels flanking the map depict costumed figures of the various Asian peoples. There is text on verso.