Selangor Pewtor map, Possibly Malaysia

Historical information

Commemoration of the maiden voyage of the M.V Bunga Kenari.

Physical description

Selangor Pewter Map of East Indies. Original map was created in 1700s and this reproduced pewter map was based upon originals in the Collection of Muzium Negara, Malaysia. The map is framed in a dark wood frame with pewter flowers decorating each corner.

Inscriptions & markings

On the verso: PMA0299

Text located on map: ‘A NEW MAP OF THE EAST INDIES…’
‘Reproduced from the collection of Muzium Negara, Malaysia. Selangar Pewter.’

On plaque: ‘IN COMMEMORATION OF THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF/M.V BUNGA KENARI/MELBOURNE’

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