17th Century Map of India with Ceylon and Maldives
Rare 17th century De Rossi, G., Penisola dell India di la dal Gange et Isole intorno ad essa adiacenti, Rome, 1683-1688. Giacomo Rossi's fine late 17th century map of India with Ceylon and Maldives. Issued in Il Mercurio Geografico in lower right hand corner a large title cartouche with dedication to Tavernier and Mandeslo, supported by exotic Asian figures and surmounted by an elephant. The cartographer was Giacomo Cantelli da Vignola(1643-1695) who was active in Modena inItaly. The principal settlements, mountain ranges and rivers are shown in detail. Engraved by Franciscus Donia, 21.85 in. x 16.73 in.
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- Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.
In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.
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