“Imperium Japonicum per Sexaginta et Sex Regiones Digestum atque ex Ipsorum Japonensium Mappis Descriptum” Seutter (George Matthaus) Augsburg, circa 1750

“Imperium Japonicum per Sexaginta et Sex Regiones Digestum atque ex Ipsorum Japonensium Mappis Descriptum”

Seutter (George Matthaus)

Augsburg, circa 1750

58 x 49cm approx

Original margins – Good Impression – Modern colour

This map is amongst the first to use Japanese sources (alongside European sources) in mapping South West Japan. Seutter’s map is based on Adrien Reland’s important map and uses Japanese characters to describe place names inland. A separate inset shows the important trading port of Nagasaki – which was used for exclusive trade with the Dutch from 1641 – 1854. Several elaborate cartouches are shown with Pagodas, Japanese Merchants and sea vessels (junks). This is an important and beautiful map of Japan with a wealth of details both visual and cartographic.

£1500