{"product_id":"meaco-chatelain","title":"Meaco - Châtelain c. 1705","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eVue et Description de la Ville de Meaco Capitale du Japon avec d’autres Particularitez du Pays\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"102\"\u003eCartographer\/Publisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Henri Abraham Châtelain \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"150\"\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e Amsterdam, c. 1705–1720 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"185\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/b\u003e Copperplate engraving with professional hand-coloring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e This expansive and decorative plate offers a rich visual narrative of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003eKyoto (Meaco)\u003c\/b\u003e and the cultural landscape of Japan during the Edo period. The top panorama provides a rare 18th-century European perspective of the imperial capital, emphasizing its scenic beauty and architectural grandeur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe sheet is particularly prized for its detailed vignettes and informative French text panels. Key illustrations include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe City of Sakai (Saccai):\u003c\/b\u003e Depicted as a vital maritime hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Fan-Shaped Island of Deshima:\u003c\/b\u003e A bird's-eye view of the Dutch East India Company’s (VOC) restricted trading post in Nagasaki harbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultural Scenes:\u003c\/b\u003e Detailed depictions of a Japanese wedding ceremony and a grand temple, alongside a sobering illustration of the martyrdom of Christians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis work is a hallmark of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003eChâtelain\u003c\/b\u003e style—combining high-art engraving with encyclopedic information, providing the Western world with its primary understanding of Japan for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/b\u003e Original 18th-century copperplate engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/b\u003e Documenting the unique Dutch-Japanese \"Nanban\" trade relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Large folio format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Treasures of the Orient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43784215560257,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/7125\/5105\/files\/Meaco.jpg?v=1776700275","url":"https:\/\/treasuresoftheorient.com\/products\/meaco-chatelain","provider":"Treasures of the Orient","version":"1.0","type":"link"}