A mid-17th century map of China

MERIAN, Matthaus.

China Veteribus Sinarum Regio nunc Incolis Tame dicta.
Frankfurt, c.1649. Coloured. 275 x 350mm.

An elegant map of China derived from Blaeu, representing China bounded in the west by the Great Wall, also showing Japan and Korea, which is depicted as an island. The map is decorated with a title cartouche in full colour and ships.


Stock ID : 22922