Antique Print-TOWN-SOURATTE-SURATE-INDIA-SAILING SHIPS-MUGHAL-Mallet-1719

This print shows a view on the town of Souratte, India. the Mughal’s chief port. Sailing ships in front.

Made by an anonymous engraver after Mallet.

Medium: Engraving / etching on handlaid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 15.2 x 20 cm (5.98 x 7.87 inch). Image size: 10 x 14.5 cm. (3.94 x 5.71 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Slightly brownish on edges. Wrinkles. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

TOWN-SOURATTE-SURATE-INDIA-SAILING SHIPS-MUGHAL-PORT | RBOS-A10-12

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This print is published in “Description de l’Univers” by Jean David Zunner in 1719. Publisher Alain Manesson Mallet (1630-1706).