A detailed 16th-century nautical map of Southeast Asia, focusing on Java (Java Island), Sumatra, and Borneo. The map is crisscrossed with rhumb lines originating from several ornate compass roses. The coastline is densely labeled with Latin and Portuguese place names. In the upper right, there are six rectangular vignettes depicting local inhabitants, rulers, and various types of seafaring vessels. The map features decorative cartouches and a small illustration of flying fish and sea creatures in the bottom left corner.

Whenever you encounter "Pulo" on this map, know that it signifies "island." Likewise, "Cincu Pori" signifies the Strait of Cincu, of which this is the gateway, and other similar terms.

Six rectangular vignettes in the upper right corner, arranged in two rows of three.

1. A nobleman is carried in a palanquin, accompanied by many attendants.

A Sumatran Satrapa governor or provincial ruler in the village of Dampin near the Sunda Strait, highly honored by his subjects, accompanied by bodyguards and countless men.

2. A ruler seated on a dais presides over a council or court.

The governor of the city of Bantan, called Cayte, while serving the king. The highest bishops or priests are seated with him, as he sits on the tribunal to pass judgment.

3. Chinese merchants in traditional dress stand near stacked goods.

Prominent Chinese merchants and the clothing they wear while living in Java. They are currently well-supplied with bundles for stacking pepper, which they bring in and carry away from here.

4. Two large galleons or junks with multiple masts.

Galleons of the city of Bantan, of the three-masted Catbury a type of ship class, which they use in times of war. Their nature is that of junks, which are merchant ships. These ships also make good use of favorable wind conditions. Javanese ships are constructed with small sails for use in nearby areas; there are also fishing boats, which our people note for their speed and swiftness.

5. Small local boats near a coastline.

P. Timon. The inhabitants are accustomed to bringing all kinds of provisions here.

6. A nobleman is carried in a chair by four servants.

This is the manner in which the nobles of the island of Bali are transported by their servants. Their wives are prepared to burn themselves upon the death of their husbands, although this is not permitted for all wives; a red palm signifies this.

CHERSONESE.

P. Parcelar

Malacca R. Formosa

BORNEO ISLAND.

JAVA ISLAND.

Mataram

Cambaua Island.

A large decorative cartouche on the left side of the map with text in Latin and Dutch.

New map

of the islands of Java, Su-

matra, Borneo, and others

as far as Malacca, delin-

eated on the island of Java, where

they are designed from life: the

shallows, shoals, and rocks ly-

ing between, described by G. M. A. L.

New chart of Java,

drawn of the islands of

Java, Sumatra, Borneo to Ma-

lacca, in which all the neigh-

boring islands are placed from life,

and laid in their proper places

by G. M. A. L.

A small illustration box at the bottom left shows sea monsters and flying fish.

Forms of fish and birds found in this Indian Ocean, the properties of which are described at length in the itinerary of the voyage to the island of Java.

Since "P." or "Pulo" occurs frequently here, it should be known that "Pulo" in the Malay language signifies an island.

17.5 Spanish leagues correspond to one degree.

German miles, of which 15 correspond to one degree.