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Gilles Robert de Vaugondy - Indostan, Presqu'Îles de l'Inde, Chine, Tartarie Indépendante - Engraving on paper, hand-colored - 1778 - Indostan, Presqu'Îles de l'Inde, Chine, Tartarie Indépendante – An antique map of Asia, depicting South-East Asia, including Hindustan (India), China, and parts of Independent Tartary. It provides a detailed representation of the region’s geography as understood in the late 18th century, highlighting political boundaries, rivers, and major settlements. Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688–1766) and his son Didier Robert de Vaugondy (1723–1786), prominent French cartographers known for their detailed and accurate maps. Artist or Maker: Gilles Robert de Vaugondy Medium: Engraving on paper, hand-colored Date: 1778