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Title
KAART VAN HET KONINKRIJK KANDY
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Description
Map of the kingdom of Kandy, c. 1765-1770
Manuscript on paper. UBL, COLLBN 002-09-036
This map is showing the kingdom of Kandy as the centre of the island Ceylon, and possibly even as the centre of the world. The remarkable circular design echoes religious (Buddhist, Hinduist, Jain) circular world ...
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Location of creation
Sri Lanka
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Material(s)
paper (fiber product)
ink
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Date made
Jan 1, 1765 – Jan 1, 1770
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