{"product_id":"asia","title":"Asia Concinnata Secundum - Lotter c. 1770","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsia Concinnata Secundum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawn by: Guillaume de L'Isle (originally), Tobias Conrad Lotter (reissued)\u003cbr\u003eEngraved by: Gustav Conrad Lotter\u003cbr\u003ePublished in: Augsburg\u003cbr\u003eYear: c. 1770\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Hand-colored copperplate engraving; professionally matted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Scientific Landmark of Enlightenment Cartography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1770 map is a celebrated reissue of Guillaume de L'Isle’s influential map of Asia, published by the prominent German cartographer Tobias Conrad Lotter. De L'Isle was a pioneer of the \"scientific\" school of cartography, prioritizing empirical data from recent explorations over decorative myths, and this map represents his meticulously refined view of the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeographic Details and Enigmas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe map reflects the evolving European understanding of the Asian continent during the mid-18th century:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTartary \u0026amp; Siberia: Much of Central and Northern Asia is labeled as \"Magna Tartaria\" and \"Tartaria Moscovitica,\" regions that were still being actively explored by Russian scientific missions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe East Indies \u0026amp; Oceania: To the south, the map encompasses the entire East Indian archipelago and includes the northern tip of New Guinea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Northern Mystery: In the Northwest Pacific, the fictional \"Terra de la Compagnie\" is shown near Japan—a common cartographic error of the period. Interestingly, Japan itself is shown connected to the mainland by a speculative land bridge, while Korea is accurately depicted as a peninsula. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtistic Flourishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe map is anchored by a magnificent Baroque title cartouche in the upper left, featuring allegorical figures representing the varied cultures and commerce of Asia. The hand-applied wash coloring distinguishes the major empires and independent regions, creating a visually striking and intellectually significant historical record.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasures of the Orient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43764615184449,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/7125\/5105\/files\/F41BB77F-E349-40EB-B963-ECC10D6E3683.jpg?v=1775967644","url":"https:\/\/treasuresoftheorient.com\/products\/asia","provider":"Treasures of the Orient","version":"1.0","type":"link"}