AURANGZEB-MUGHAL EMPEROR-INDIA-SJEICH OMAR [After VALENTIJN-VOC, 1724]

Sjeich Omar Sesde groote Mogol.

Copperplate engraving/etching on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 20,5 x 31,7 cm. Image size: 18 x 14,5 cm.

From the monumental work by François Valentyn: “Oud en nieuw Oost-Indiën, vervattende een naaukeurige en uitvoerige verhandelinge van Nederlands mogentheyd in die gewesten”. Dordrecht/Amsterdam: J. van Braam en G. onder de Linden, 1724/1726. (Transl.: Old and new East-Indies, including an accurate and extensive description of Dutch / VOC controlled territories.)

Made by an anonymous engraver after Francois Valentijn / VOC sources.

Condition: Very good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: AURANGZEB-MUGHAL EMPEROR-INDIA-SJEICH OMAR

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