"China Veteribus Sinarum Regio nunc Incolis Tame Dicta", Jansson, Jan

Subject: China, Korea & Japan
Period: 1647 (published)
Publication: Atlas Novus
Color: Hand Color
Size: 16.1 x 19.6

Several large lakes dominate the topography of this elegantly engraved map of China. The Great Wall forms the northern boundary of China. The fictitious Chiamay Lacus is shown with numerous rivers flowing south into India and Siam. Korea is depicted as a strangely shaped island separated from the mainland by a narrow strait. Taiwan is located in a roughly correct position, named as both Pakan al I. Formosaand Tayoan The three main islands of Japan are shown on the Ortelius/Teixeira model. The map is richly embellished with European sailing ships and Chinese sampans, a decorative distance scale, and a title cartouche flanked by a Chinese man and woman. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt #8410:1B.
Condition: B
Full contemporary color that has been partially refreshed, with toning and soiling. There are some cracks that have been archivally repaired on verso. This map will ship flat.