
Maps of the World and Japan
This Japanese woodblock print depicts a world map alongside a detailed map of Japan, reflecting the Edo period's fascination with Western geography and cartography. The work exemplifies the synthesis of Dutch knowledge brought through limited foreign trade with indigenous Japanese mapping traditions. The anonymous artist's composition demonstrates how Japanese scholars and artists engaged with global geographic information during an era of relative isolation from the wider world.
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- Auction House · Christie's
🔨 Auction Lot
Japanese and Korean Art
March 24, 2026
Estimate: $10,000 – $20,000
Lot 39
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