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Ancient map of China by cartographer Abraham Ortelius 1584. Vintage historic map.
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"Chinae, olim Sinarum regionis, nova descriptio. auctore Ludovico Georgio" is a captivating map of China crafted by the renowned Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius in 1584. Ortelius is celebrated for his groundbreaking work, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theater of the World), considered the first modern atlas. This particular map offers a fascinating glimpse into how Europeans viewed China during the 16th century.
The map is richly detailed, showcasing coastal cities, rivers, and mountain ranges. It also features a decorative title cartouche and intricate sailing ships illustrating the maritime trade routes of the time. Interestingly, the map is oriented with east at the top, a common convention in early maps of East Asia. This map reflects the growing European interest in China during a period of expanding global exploration and trade. While based on the best available knowledge at the time, it also reveals the limitations of European understanding of this vast and distant land.
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