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Original Antique Map of Egypt in Frame by C. Weigel, circa 1720

About the Item

The map is an antique depiction of ancient Egypt, divided into its regions and nomes, also including areas like Troglodytica, Marmarica, and Ethiopia above Egypt. Christophorus Weigelius -or Wiegel- curated the map, which was included in the atlas "Descriptio orbis antiqui in XLIV," around 1720. It represents a detailed cartographic record from the early 18th century, illustrating the geographical understanding of Egypt and its surrounding territories at the time.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1720
  • Condition:
    General age-related toning. Frame included, please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-080561stDibs: LU3054310288333
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