Asia Ottoman Empire Mughal India Qing China Korea island 1697 decorative map

Asia, Antiqua et Nova.

(Old Maps, 17th Century Maps, Asia, Ottoman Empire, Arabia, Persia, India, India, Mughal Empire, Russia, Siberia, Kamchatka, Korea, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Philippines, Indonesia).

Issued 1697, Amsterdam for Cluverius.

Late 17th century engraved map with attractive hand color. Decorative cartouche greatly enhances visual appeal.

The strong river system around Korea clearly renders it an island, with further fantasy rivers and lakes across China, including the mythical lake with five rivers coursing down through SE Asia and Cambodia, etc..

Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 8 7/8" H x 11 1/2" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 8 1/4" H x 11 1/4" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R33558].