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Antique city plan of Tokyo, Jeddo, Edo, 1849, (canvas print, 140 cm x 124 cm)

SKU:  P-190281

Antique city plan of Tokyo, Jeddo, Edo, 1849, (canvas print, 140 cm x 124 cm)

€101,00 EUR
€126,00 EUR €101,00 EUR
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"Takai Ranzan's 1849 map of Jeddo, now known as Tokyo, Japan, represents a historical cartographic gem. Crafted by the skilled Japanese scholar and cartographer Takai Ranzan, this map stands as one of the most precise depictions of Jeddo from its era.

This meticulously detailed map provides an intricate look at the city, with prominent landmarks meticulously marked. Notable features include the Imperial Palace, the Shogun's Castle, and a multitude of temples and shrines. The map also intricately lays out the city's streets and intricate canal network.

What makes this map truly remarkable is its role as a valuable historical artifact, offering a captivating glimpse into 19th-century Jeddo. Beyond its historical significance, the map showcases exquisite craftsmanship and detailed illustrations, making it a work of artistry in the realm of cartography.

The map adopts a bird's-eye view perspective, positioning the city center at the top for clarity. Primarily in Japanese, the map also includes English translations, enhancing its accessibility to a wider audience."

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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