China
Amsterdam: Hondius, c. 1614. Notes: French text on verso.
"Corea" is marked as a single, long island, and Japan is present as one long island extending east to west. Also, the northwestern coast of North America (modern Alaska) is present. Several vehicles decorate the map, including a wind-powered wagon, a dual-masted tall ship, and an Asian galley. A small descriptive cartouche features a depiction of crucifixion ("Ita Japones homines"), and a small sea monster sits in the lower right. A scale is present in the lower right as well., Size : 345x460 (mm), 13.58x18.11 (Inches), Coloring: Hand Colored, Reference: Koeman II:302; Me 15, Category: Maps Asia Far East China;. Very Good;. Item #M7159
Notes: French text on verso.
"Corea" is marked as a single, long island, and Japan is present as one long island extending east to west. Also, the northwestern coast of North America (modern Alaska) is present. Several vehicles decorate the map, including a wind-powered wagon, a dual-masted tall ship, and an Asian galley. A small descriptive cartouche features a depiction of crucifixion ("Ita Japones homines"), and a small sea monster sits in the lower right. A scale is present in the lower right as well., Size : 345x460 (mm), 13.58x18.11 (Inches), Coloring: Hand Colored, Reference: Koeman II:302; Me 15, Category: Maps Asia Far East China;.
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