Ambergris origin theory, 16th century
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Framed Print of Ambergris origin theory, 16th century
Ambergris origin theory. 16th-century artwork of a man (lower right) collecting the dung of the aschibobuch bird found in the Maldives and Madagascar. It was thought that its dung was ambergris, a waxy, flammable marine substance that is actually secreted from the intestines of sperm whales. Artwork from Cosmographie universelle (1575) by the French explorer and writer Andre Thevet (1516-1590). This book described the history and geography of the lands in which Thevet had travelled. The two volumes and four tomes contain over 1000 pages divided into 23 books. This woodcut is from chapter III of book IIII. Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © MIDDLE TEMPLE LIBRARY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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Media ID 9199633
1500s 1575 16th Century Andre Thevet Biologist Bird Birds Collecting Collection Cosmographie Universelle Dung French Hypothesis Indian Ocean Insects Island Madagascar Maldives Mammal Materials Materials Science Mediaeval Medieval Middle Ages Mysterious Mystery Natural History Naturalist Origin Ornithological Ornithologist Ornithology Producing Production Researcher Scientist Theory Woodcut Zoologist
Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 22.9cm x 19.3cm (9" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
