Map of Lake Biwa, Omi, Japan, 1742

Heading: (Japan)
Author: Yamashita, Shigemasa
Title: Omi no Kuni saikenzu [Illustrated detailed Map of Omi]
Place Published: Osaka
Publisher:Murakami Ihei
Date Published: [1742]
Description:

Wood block print map, with hand-coloring. 80x137 cm (31½x54"), multiple sheets joined together, folding with front & rear boards.

Edo period map of Lake Biwa in Omi Prefecture, Japan. Oriented with north to the left. Relief shown pictorially. Includes distance chart, daimyo, points of interest, and products. Includes legend.

See Rumsey catalogue:

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Condition Report: Some wear mostly at folds, worming in places, neat repairs, overall very good.