• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
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  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
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Antique map of Japan, Nippon, Kiusiu, Sikok, Yesso and the Japanese Kuriles 1863

SKU:  189999

Antique map of Japan, Nippon, Kiusiu, Sikok, Yesso and the Japanese Kuriles 1863

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In 1863, the cartographic masterpiece "Johnson's Japan, Nippon, Kiusiu, Sikok, Yesso and the Japanese Kuriles" emerged, a collaborative effort by A. J. Johnson and Benjamin P. Ward. A meticulous creation, it draws from Siebold's original map, augmented with insights from the comprehensive surveys and reconnaissance of the U.S. Japan expedition.

Stretching from the southern reaches of Kiusiu to the northern expanse of Yesso (now Hokkaido), this map vividly illustrates the Japanese archipelago. Prominent cities, including Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nagasaki, and Yokohama, grace the map, each label a window into the urban fabric of the time. The coursing rivers and imposing mountains of Japan are also meticulously portrayed, offering a geographical glimpse of the land.

Beyond its aesthetic allure, this map serves as an invaluable historical artifact, encapsulating a snapshot of Japan during the mid-19th century. With the dawn of the Meiji Restoration, a transformative era for Japan transitioning from feudal traditions to a modern nation-state, this map exists as a poignant representation of a nation in flux. It embodies the convergence of tradition and modernity, a reflection of the multifaceted changes unfolding.

The map's foundation rests on the pioneering work of Philipp Franz von Siebold, a pioneering German physician and scientist, whose presence in Japan from 1823 to 1830 enabled him to create one of the first detailed Western maps of the country. Building upon Siebold's legacy, this map infuses additional insights from the U.S. Japan expedition under the leadership of Commodore Matthew Perry in 1853. Perry's groundbreaking expedition played a pivotal role in opening Japan to trade with the United States, fostering a new era of international exchange.

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Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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