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This map is illustrated with drawings of Asian people wearing traditional clothing, including representatives of Sumatra, Java and the Maluku Islands. There are also drawings of important ports such as Bantam (Banten) at the western end of Java.

This 17th century map of Asia features a colourful painting of an Asian man wearing bright red robes and a feathered headdress. A parrot perches on his chair, while a large cat-like creature crouches menacingly by his side.