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Print of the Death of Bowaneca Bahu Maha Raja, Shot by the Portugese in CeylonPrint of the Death of Bowaneca Bahu Maha Raja, Shot by the Portugese in CeylonPrint of the Death of Bowaneca Bahu Maha Raja, Shot by the Portugese in CeylonPrint of the Death of Bowaneca Bahu Maha Raja, Shot by the Portugese in CeylonPrint of the Death of Bowaneca Bahu Maha Raja, Shot by the Portugese in Ceylon

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Print of the Death of Bowaneca Bahu Maha Raja, Shot by the Portugese in Ceylon

€ 170

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Sheet size
33.5 × 21 cm (13.2 × 8.3 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BGRN-218

Condition

General age-related toning and some foxing. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Untitled print of the Death of Bowaneca Bahu Maha Raja, who got shot to death by the Portugese. Text on verso. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.

Artists and Engravers: François Valentijn (1666-1727), a missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713 and travelled extensively in the VOC's lands.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning and some foxing. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1726
Overall size: 21 x 33.5 cm.
Image size: 18 x 15 cm.

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Print of the Death of Bowaneca Bahu Maha Raja, Shot by the Portugese in Ceylon
Print of the Death of Bowaneca Bahu Maha Raja, Shot by the Portugese in Ceylon
Ref. BGRN-218 · € 170
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