Title
Ptolemy World Map
Description
The Ptolemy world map is a map of the world known to Greco-Roman societies in the 2nd century. It is based on the description contained in Ptolemy's book Geography, written c. 150. Based on an inscription in several of the earliest surviving manuscripts, it is traditionally credited to Agathodaemon of Alexandria.
The slide shows the map across a two-page spread of a book held open with ornate clips. It is annotated "British Museum Harley 7182 Fol 59 PTOLEMY"
The slide shows the map across a two-page spread of a book held open with ornate clips. It is annotated "British Museum Harley 7182 Fol 59 PTOLEMY"
Publisher
Morrab Library
Rights
Morrab Library
Format
Lantern Slide
Identifier
MG.431