Title
Nutmeg
Caption
Nutmeg: Myrsitica fragrans, showing fruit containing nut surrounded by ari, the source of mace. Tree native to the Moluccas or Spice Islands, Indonesia. Dutch controlled the trade during 1600s. Hand-coloured engraving c1798
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07097_390002620
License type
Rights managed
Available size
29,3Mb (1,9Mb) / 9,6in x 11,8in / 2887 x 3543 (300dpi)