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Burmese Script Chart – Rare Dutch Comparative Alphabet Print, circa 1800

$403.81

£302.69

€340

CA$558.41

A$607.97

CHF 324.64

MX$7,339.16

NOK 4,081.27

SEK 3,796.05

DKK 2,590.43

About the Item

Burmese Alphabet – Antique Comparative Chart in Dutch, “Het Birmansche Alphabet genaamd Kagye-Kagué”, c.1800 This elegant and rare antique linguistic chart presents the Burmese alphabet under the title 'Het Birmansche Alphabet, genaamd Kagye-Kagué', printed in Dutch around 1800. Closely related to the French version published in the account of Michael Symes’ 1795 embassy to the Burmese Empire, this edition serves as a fascinating example of early European efforts to transcribe and interpret Southeast Asian languages during the colonial and missionary era. The chart offers a meticulous comparative study of the Burmese script (also used for liturgical Pali), cross-referenced with Sanskrit equivalents and organized for Dutch readers. It includes: – Birmansch (Burmese characters) – Sanscrit (Sanskrit/Devanagari letters) – Uitspraak (Pronunciation) in Romanized Dutch – Namen (Names) in Burmese script – In het Engelsch (In English) providing phonetic English approximations The bottom section, 'Birmansche Getallen', displays Burmese numerals from 1 to 100,000 in script and Romanized form, offering a practical reference for early linguists, merchants, or missionaries. Below that appears a phrase in 'Het Pali, of Godsdienst Schrift der Birmans' (The Pali or Religious Script of the Burmese), printed in an ornamental Burmese line of text, likely from a canonical or sacred source. A Dutch caption notes: “Een regel van een aaneengehegt schrift in Birmansche letter,” translating roughly to: “A line from a connected script in Burmese letters.” This chart not only reveals the structure and elegance of the Burmese writing system but also reflects the Enlightenment-era European ambition to classify and understand non-Western languages and cultures systematically. It holds strong appeal for collectors of Southeast Asian history, missionary linguistics, typographic history, and early Orientalist studies. Condition: Good overall with crisp impression. Light age-toning and faint fold lines from original binding or storage. No tears or repairs. Margins intact. Strong contrast on clean laid paper. Framing tips: This rare chart would be beautifully displayed in a slim black or gold-leaf frame, with an off-white or ivory mount. Floating the print to show its full margin and plate line enhances its antique character and scholarly appeal. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: C. van Baak, Amsterdam, circa 1800

Dimensions:

Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper,Engraved

Place of Origin:

Netherlands

Period:

Early 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1800

Condition:

Condition: Good overall with crisp impression. Light age-toning and faint fold lines from original binding or storage. No tears or repairs. Margins intact. Strong contrast on clean laid paper.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: BG-11645-1-11stDibs: LU3054346160292

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