{"product_id":"ceylan-1722","title":"Map of Ceylon -  Delisle 1723","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eCarte de l'Isle de Ceylan\u003c\/i\u003e (Map of the Island of Ceylon) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"63\"\u003eCartographer:\u003c\/b\u003e Guillaume Delisle (1675–1726) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e Paris, 1723\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"155\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/b\u003e Copperplate engraving with hand-coloring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e A landmark 18th-century map of Sri Lanka by the \"Premier Géographe du Roi,\" \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003eGuillaume Delisle\u003c\/b\u003e. This map represented a significant leap forward in the geographic accuracy of the island, moving away from the speculative shapes of earlier Dutch and Portuguese charts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe map provides a detailed look at the political divisions of the island, specifically distinguishing between the Dutch-controlled coastal areas and the independent interior \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"175\"\u003eRoyaume de Candy\u003c\/b\u003e (Kingdom of Kandy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Kingdom of Kandy:\u003c\/b\u003e The central mountainous region is clearly delineated, showing the defiant kingdom that remained independent of European colonial powers during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdam’s Peak:\u003c\/b\u003e The map identifies \"Pico d'Adam,\" the sacred mountain revered by multiple religions, which served as a major landmark for early mariners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePearl Banks:\u003c\/b\u003e The \"Côte de la Pescherie\" (Fishery Coast) and the \"Banc de Perles\" are noted off the northwest coast, highlighting the island's famous pearl industry that attracted European traders for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDecorative Cartouche:\u003c\/b\u003e The title is framed by an elegant, symmetrical cartouche featuring \"Cornucopia\" (horns of plenty) overflowing with tropical fruits and flora, symbolizing the richness of the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Treasures of the Orient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43763144032321,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/7125\/5105\/files\/9963E0BC-890F-432C-BA39-A900EF5EBBFC.jpg?v=1775896695","url":"https:\/\/treasuresoftheorient.com\/products\/ceylan-1722","provider":"Treasures of the Orient","version":"1.0","type":"link"}