Feature Points
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1639 Salsette Island Bombay Portuguese Map. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.
PREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.
PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.
BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.
MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.
Additional Information
Dating to 1639, this Portuguese map portrays Sashti, the large island known today as Salsette that forms the northern reaches of greater Mumbai. It documents a stronghold of Portuguese India during the age when Lisbon governed a chain of trading coasts and harbors throughout the East.
The island's name traces to a local word meaning sixty-six, a nod to the sixty-six villages scattered across its terrain. Held by Portugal since 1534 and governed from nearby Bassein, Sashti became a flourishing Catholic enclave, its countryside dotted with churches, settlements, and the estates of colonial landholders.
Portuguese cartographers carefully surveyed the harbors, creeks, and fortified posts of their western Indian territory, recording each in works valued as much for beauty as for use. This sheet reflects that tradition, pairing close observation with the colorful, illuminated style of seventeenth-century manuscript craft.
This map stands as a testament to Portugal's seaborne reach across the Indian Ocean, offering a window into a coast where Hindu, Muslim, and Portuguese rule once met. Regarded among the finest examples of Indo-Portuguese cartography, it lends Old World character to any living room, office, or study.
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1639 Salsette Island Bombay Portuguese Map. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.
PREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.
PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.
BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.
MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.
Additional Information
Dating to 1639, this Portuguese map portrays Sashti, the large island known today as Salsette that forms the northern reaches of greater Mumbai. It documents a stronghold of Portuguese India during the age when Lisbon governed a chain of trading coasts and harbors throughout the East.
The island's name traces to a local word meaning sixty-six, a nod to the sixty-six villages scattered across its terrain. Held by Portugal since 1534 and governed from nearby Bassein, Sashti became a flourishing Catholic enclave, its countryside dotted with churches, settlements, and the estates of colonial landholders.
Portuguese cartographers carefully surveyed the harbors, creeks, and fortified posts of their western Indian territory, recording each in works valued as much for beauty as for use. This sheet reflects that tradition, pairing close observation with the colorful, illuminated style of seventeenth-century manuscript craft.
This map stands as a testament to Portugal's seaborne reach across the Indian Ocean, offering a window into a coast where Hindu, Muslim, and Portuguese rule once met. Regarded among the finest examples of Indo-Portuguese cartography, it lends Old World character to any living room, office, or study.
