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Plan of Kyoto
By KAEMPFER, Engelbert, 1729
Plan de Miaco Residence de l’Empereur Ecclesiastique copie d’apres l’Original Japonnois, de 5 1/2 pieds de long et de 4 de large, qui se trouve dans le Cabinet du Chevalier Hans Sloane.
- Author: KAEMPFER, Engelbert
- Publication date: after 1729
- Physical description: Engraved plan with full hand colour.
- Dimensions: 536 by 620mm. (21 by 24.5 inches).
- Inventory reference: 15802
Notes
A plan of Kyoto from a Dutch edition of Engelbert Kaempfer’s travel account. It was first translated into Dutch in 1729.
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