{"title":"Maps","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"maps-of-china-and-south-korea","title":"Maps of China and South Korea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 x 36 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully detailed hand-colored map from the \u003cem\u003eHistory of French Navigation\u003c\/em\u003e (1748), illustrating the Chinese Empire and the Korean Peninsula. The map features major regions such as Guangdong, Nanjing, and Taiwan—referred to as \"Taiwan O'Holmes Island\"—and labels the Sea of Japan as \"Mer de Corée.\" Towns are categorized and distinguished through Roman lettering for \"first-order\" towns and italics for \"secondary\" towns, with explanatory notes in the lower-left corner. This map, rich in geographical and historical detail, served to record voyages and exemplifies the cartographic artistry of the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ART100","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50785039024401,"sku":"YZ7952","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4383\/8225\/files\/YZ7952_64bbdfc5-81ae-40ac-babc-78eba3c8731d.jpg?v=1733826869"},{"product_id":"maps-of-china-south-korea-and-japan-1","title":"Maps of China, South Korea, and Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 x 36 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis detailed map, attributed to Philip Clover and edited in 1697 from the \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to University Geography\u003c\/em\u003e, is a hand-colored representation of East Asia, focusing on China, Korea, Japan, and surrounding areas. The map draws from the significant Martini\/Bragu map of the Chinese Empire and highlights numerous provinces and cities, including those in the interior regions. The Great Wall is prominently depicted along the northern border. A large, imaginary inland lake marks the headwaters of five southern rivers, identified as Kiarakis. The map extends to Taiwan, parts of Korea, Japan, and Laos. Notably, the map includes the name \"Khatush,\" referencing a Jesuit presence. The work is an excellent example of 17th-century European cartography that combines both geography and artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ART100","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50785070154001,"sku":"YZ7954","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4383\/8225\/files\/YZ7954.jpg?v=1733827557"},{"product_id":"maps-of-china-south-korea-and-japan-2","title":"Maps of China, South Korea, and Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 x 36 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis map, created by Hondius and colored by hand, is a fascinating example of early 17th-century cartography. Part of the \u003cem\u003eAtlas of the Universe\u003c\/em\u003e (circa 1613), it offers a depiction of China, South Korea, and Japan based on the limited geographical knowledge of the time. South Korea is shown as a narrow, elongated island, while Japan is represented according to the Ortelius-Teixeira model, showcasing an early European understanding of its shape. The map includes China, where the interior is dominated by large mythic lakes, with \u003cem\u003eChiamai Lacus\u003c\/em\u003e identified as the source of these lakes. At this time, much of the Chinese interior remained unknown, and the map reflects the blend of fact and myth typical of early exploration. The use of contemporary hand-coloring enhances the historical and artistic value of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ART100","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50785104199953,"sku":"YZ7955","price":6200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4383\/8225\/files\/YZ7955.jpg?v=1733827828"},{"product_id":"east-asia-south-asia-and-southeast-asia","title":"East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65*64cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis map, created by Delisle and Witches, dates to around 1730 and depicts East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. It features hand-colored details and is based on extensive European exploration of the region. The map highlights key trade routes across the mainland, the Philippines, and the East Indies, offering valuable insights into the geographical and economic relationships of the time. Notably, Japan is shown as being attached to the Asian continent under the name \"Terre d'Yeco ou d'eso,\" and the Sea of Japan is labeled in both Eastern and European contexts. South Korea is also prominently represented. This large and captivating map is an essential artifact from the era of early global exploration, showcasing both the intricacies of the region and the expanding knowledge of European cartographers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ART100","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50785126777105,"sku":"YZ7957","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4383\/8225\/files\/YZ7957.jpg?v=1733832978"}],"url":"https:\/\/art100.gallery\/collections\/maps.oembed","provider":"ART100","version":"1.0","type":"link"}