Turkey Natolia 1683 Ottoman Anatolia decorative warriors Mallet miniature map

Natolie.

(Middle East, Anatolia, Turkey, Cyprus, Black Sea).

Issued 1683, Paris, for A.M. Mallet. 

Charming 17th century copper engraved map with lovely hand color.

Note the decorative vignette cartouche across the bottom with soldiers on horseback holding lances and many flags and banners.

The image has a near folk-art feel, a style unique to this historical era. Utterly unlike anything produced today and of modern aesthetic appeal for this reason.

Clean and well preserved example, the image displays a fine age patina. 

Perfect small size for gift giving and easy framing.

Sheet measures c. 7 7/8"H x 5 7/8"W.

Printed area measures c. 5 1/2"H x 4"W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3, pp. 196.

[R21206].