Asia China Arabia 1781 Phinn decorative cartouche hand colored miniature map Tahiti 22 1/8" H x 26

22 1/8" H x  26 3/8" W

14"  H x 21 1/2" W

Proposed Massachusetts Conservatory of Art

Ceylon and ethnography/ culture

Asia China Arabia 1781 Phinn decorative cartouche hand colored miniature map Tahiti 22 1/8" H x 26Asia. Issued c. 1780s, London. Engraved by Phinn. Decorative mid 18th century engraved map with attractive hand color. Pictorial vignette cartouche greatly enhances the visual appeal. Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Small piece of blank margin at lower right corner extended with old paper to facilitate framing (outside the engraved area). Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive. Original fold lines. Sheet