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A detail of a siren admiring herself in a mirror and a ship to her east in the Southern Ocean, from a Map of the World, 'Faicte a Arqves par Pierres Desceliers P[res]b[yte]re lan 1550' (vellum)
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Descaliers, Pierre (fl.1550) / French
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British Library, London, UK
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vellum
Date
1550 AD (C16th AD)
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Map of the world, "Faicte a Arqves par Pierres Desceliers P[res]b[yte]re lan 1550;" with descriptions of the principal places. Vellum. In colours, with illuminated borders and drawings, and the arms of France, Montmorency, and Thourbault Author: Desceliers, Pierre / Illustrator: Desceliers, Pierre 1550 Source/Shelfmark: Add. 24065 Roll, 7 ft. 2 in. X 5 ft. 10 in.

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16th century / France / Europe / mythology / mermaid / fantastic creature / cartography / ship / ships / legend / mythology / admire / watercraft / legends arms / mythical creatures / manuscript / greek mythology / medieval / mermaid / mythical beast / maps / 16th century / creature / mythological beast / mirror / siren / mythological creature / maritime transport / map / document / admiring / myths / montmorency / myth / mythological creatures / thourbault / transportation / mythical / transport
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