Anonymous (19th century)
Anonymous (19th century)

Atlas of Korea and the world

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Anonymous (19th century)
Atlas of Korea and the world
10 leaves; ink and color on paper
10 ¼ x 11 ¾ in. (26 x 29.8 cm.) approx each

Lot Essay

The first map is "Map of all under heaven" (in Korean, ch'onhado), a traditional representation of the world. In the center is China surrounded by Korea, Japan and the Western Regions. The Land of Winged People, the Land of the Amazons and the Land of Immortals are included, among others. The second map shows the Great Wall, Ming-dynasty provinces and mountains of China. The third to ninth and the last maps depict the various provinces of Korea: Kyonggi, Ch'ungch'ong, Cholla, Kyongsang, Hwanghae, Pyongan, Kangwon and Hangyong. The final map shows Korea's historical kingdoms and capitals. One map shows Japan and the Ryukyu Islands.

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