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Plan of Edo
By KAEMPFER, Engelbert, 1729
Plan de Jedo Capitale du Japon, et Residence du Monarque Seculier; copie sur l’Original Japonnois de 41/2 pieds de long et d’autant de large, qui est dans le Cabinet du Chevalier Hans Sloane.
- Author: KAEMPFER, Engelbert
- Publication date: after 1729
- Physical description: Engraved plan with hand colour.
- Dimensions: 540 by 622mm. (21.25 by 24.5 inches).
- Inventory reference: 15805
Notes
A plan of Tokyo from a Dutch edition of Engelbert Kaempfer’s travel account, with the insignia of Japanese nobles on either side. It was first translated into Dutch in 1729.
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