Paolinxi.(Asia, China, Nanjing, Porcelain Tower, Great Bao'en Temple, Pagoda, Buddhism). Issued 1683, Paris, for A. M. Mallet.à Charming 17th century copper engraved view with lovely hand color. A superior visual example, remarkable level of detail. The image has a near folk-art feel, a style unique to this historical era. Utterly unlike anything produced today and of modern aesthetic appeal for this reason. Mostly clean and well preserved example, the image displays a fine patina. Sheet measures c. 7 7/8"H x 5 7/8"W. Printed area measures c. 5 1/2"H x 4"W. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley'sà Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3, pp. 196.[R21613]. Seller Inventory # 193343665057
Title: Porcelain Tower Pagoda Great Bao'en Temple ...
Publication Date: 1683
Condition: good
Book Description Condition: good. Paolinxi.(Old Prints, 17th Century Prints, Asia, China, Nanjing, Porcelain Tower, Great Bao'en Temple, Pagoda, Buddhism). Issued 1683, Paris, for A. M. Mallet. Charming 17th century copper engraved view with lovely hand color. A superior visual example, remarkable level of detail. The image has a near folk-art feel, a style unique to this historical era. Utterly unlike anything produced today and of modern aesthetic appeal for this reason. Mostly clean and well preserved example, the image displays a fine patina. Sheet measures c. 7 7/8" H x 5 7/8" W. Printed area measures c. 5 1/2" H x 4" W. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3, pp. 196.[B12594]. Seller Inventory # 126453490269