This finely engraved map titled “Japon” was published in Paris circa 1862 as part of a French educational atlas, reflecting mid-19th century European understanding of Japan prior to the Meiji Restoration. It depicts the Japanese archipelago with provincial divisions, coastal geography and key urban centres, alongside a detailed inset of Edo (Tokyo) in the upper left, highlighting the city’s importance as the political and cultural capital. The Ryukyu Islands are separately labelled as “Iles Riu Kiu,” reflecting contemporary French cartographic naming conventions. Produced in a precise French engraving style with subtle hand colouring, the map combines geographic detail with a clean, scholarly aesthetic characteristic of Parisian atlas production of the period.
Each map is hand-laid on linen, enhancing durability and preserving colour over time. The linen backing also allows you to iron the reverse to remove folds and creases.
Supplied folded in a labelled, decorative package as shown in images. (Design of packaging may vary)
Available in one size
48 × 38cm
This finely engraved map titled “Japon” was published in Paris circa 1862 as part of a French educational atlas, reflecting mid-19th century European understanding of Japan prior to the Meiji Restoration. It depicts the Japanese archipelago with provincial divisions, coastal geography and key urban centres, alongside a detailed inset of Edo (Tokyo) in the upper left, highlighting the city’s importance as the political and cultural capital. The Ryukyu Islands are separately labelled as “Iles Riu Kiu,” reflecting contemporary French cartographic naming conventions. Produced in a precise French engraving style with subtle hand colouring, the map combines geographic detail with a clean, scholarly aesthetic characteristic of Parisian atlas production of the period.
Each map is hand-laid on linen, enhancing durability and preserving colour over time. The linen backing also allows you to iron the reverse to remove folds and creases.
Supplied folded in a labelled, decorative package as shown in images. (Design of packaging may vary)
Available in one size
48 × 38cm
