Description

Enhanced texture and timeless beauty with our canvas print. The canvas texture enhances the image’s natural look and feel, creating a truly immersive art experience:

• Canvas Material: Responsibly sourced FSC-certified wood stretcher bars, cotton-polyester blend (300-350gsm, 350-400 microns).
• Thickness: Slim (2cm) and Thick (4cm) options.
• Available Sizes: 26 sizes in inches (US & Canada) and cms (rest of the world).
• Hanging Kit: Included, varies by country.

No minimum orders, printed and shipped on demand.

Japanese Antique World Map 1853 – Geographicus Chikyu Bankoku Hozu (Nakajima)

Product Description canvas 70×100 cm / 28×40″

Discover one of the most fascinating Japanese world maps of the 19th century. The Geographicus Chikyu Bankoku Hozu (1853), created by Suido Nakajima during the Kaei 6 period, represents a remarkable milestone in Japanese cartography. Published at a pivotal moment in Japan’s history, this map reflects the country’s transition from centuries of isolation toward a broader understanding of the world.

Unlike earlier Japanese maps based on outdated European sources, this edition incorporates significantly improved geographical knowledge. The Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia are depicted with far greater accuracy, while decorative hand-colored details and traditional Japanese woodblock printing create a stunning work of art that blends scientific discovery with artistic craftsmanship.

A distinctive feature of the map is the set of four hemispherical insets in the lower section, providing alternative views of the globe. Rich colors, intricate Japanese typography, and elegant cartographic styling make this reproduction an exceptional decorative piece for homes, offices, libraries, and collectors of antique maps.

Whether you’re passionate about Japanese history, historical geography, or unique wall décor, this map offers both educational value and timeless aesthetic appeal.

Features

• Authentic reproduction of the 1853 Japanese World Map
• Originally created by Suido Nakajima
• Historic Tokugawa (Edo Period) cartography
• Beautiful antique Japanese typography and hand-colored design
• Detailed political representation of the known world
• Decorative four-hemisphere inset maps
• Museum-quality printing
• Available in multiple sizes and premium materials