Original 16th-century Bertius map provides authentic historical cartography
Detailed representation of Tartaria, China, and Parthia for educational value
Unframed poster format allows for flexible display and framing options
Multicolor artwork enhances visual appeal and historical context
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The map of Tartaria by the geographer and cartographer Petrus Bertius (1565–1629). Bertius is best known as a mapper for his version of the Geographia of Ptolemy. In this 16th or 17th century Tartaria map, China is represented with “Chi” at the right and Parthia is shown at the bottom left next to the Caspian Sea, which reads Mar de Sala.