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7055
A TEN-PANEL MAP SCREEN OF KOREA
Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), early 19th century
Ink and color of paper mounted as a 10-panel screen; featuring a
full panel of the Korean pennisula followed by eight details of the
provinces arranged from south to north, the last panel with identifying
cartouches
42 7/8 x 26 1/8 (108.8 x 66.4cm) (the largest map)
US$40,000 - 50,000
For a large map painting with the title Comprehensive Map of the
World and Nation’s Successive Capitals and dated 1455-1466, now
in the collection of Ryukoku University Library, Japan, see Ho-am
misulgwan, Choson cheon-gi kukpo cheon / Treasures of the Early
Choson Dynasty: 1392-1592, exh. cat. (Ho-Am Art Museum, 1996),
p. 102-103, pl. 65.

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