Classic 17th century map of China
China Veteribus Sinarum Regio nunc Incolis Tame dicta.
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An early map of China, also showing Japan and the 'island' of Korea. A large title cartouche with exotic Chinese figures in full colour fills the gap top right, where the enigma of 'Ezo' was to confuse Europeans until the late 18th century. From a three-volume edition of the 'Terraum Orbis Terrarum', published 1645-55.












