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Antique Map of China and Korea incl Formosa and Hainan, by Janssonius, ca.1650

About the Item

Antique map titled 'Imperii Sinarum Nova Descriptio'. Beautiful map of China and Korea, much detail troughout the map. Including the Islands of Formosa (Taiwan) and Hainan. The Great Wall of China is also depicted. Originated from 'Atlas Maior' by J. Janssonius. Artists and Engravers: Jan Janssonius (also known as Johann or Jan Jansson or Janszoon) (1588-1664) was a renowned geographer and publisher of the seventeenth century. Condition: Good, original/contemporary hand coloring. The cities are touched with gold. Professionally remargined at the top, with some manuscript additions in upper border. Small closed tear at lower end of middle fold. backed with thin Japanese, folding line restored. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1650 Overall size: 61 x 52 cm. Image size: 0.001 x 52.5 x 47 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Dimensions:

Height: 20.48 in (52 cm)Width: 24.02 in (61 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

17th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1650

Condition:

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

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