Ancient illustrated circular map of world.

MG.419.tif

Title

Ancient illustrated circular map of world.

Description

Hand drawn illustrated map in circular form.
It is annotated with lots of detail and information.
Label on slide reads "British Museum. Maps 184 d. 2 BORGIAN MAP"
The Borgia Map is an ancient mappa mundi, or world map, thought to have been made sometime in the early 15th century, and engraved on a metal plate.

Publisher

Morrab Library

Rights

Morrab Library

Format

Lantern Slide

Identifier

MG.419