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Japanese world map--Zuda Rokashi [Priest Hotan]
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Nantanbushu Bankoku Shoka No Zu [Map of the Universe as a result]. [Kyoto: Uhei Bundaiken, Hoei 7 (1710)], 1440 x 1135mm., folding down to 240 x 180mm., original blue paper cover, preserved in modern cloth box, some worming across centre of map with one or two small losses at folds, some holes reinforced with old paper patches on verso, occasional browning at folds, one or two small waterstains
- paper
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The first Buddhist world map printed in Japan and the prototype for all subsequent Buddhist world maps printed in Japan until the late nineteenth century.
The author, Hotan (1654-1728), was a scholar-priest. His map was revolutionary in being the first printed Oriental map to introduce detailed Western cartographic information into the traditional Buddhist cosmological view and to attempt to merge the two together into a comprehensible form. The popularity of the map is evidenced by the fact that it was reissued unchanged in numerous editions to about 1815, and spawned innumerable copies and derivatives over the next 150 years. A rare and important cartographic work.