399 - Unknown (17th), "Anhing", a Chinese town, Copper engraving

Unknown (17th), "Anhing", a Chinese town, Copper engraving Unknown (17th century): "Anhing View from the river to the city of Anhing, with its fortress walls and pagoda, China, 17th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Upper middle inscribed in the printing plate: "ANHING". Lower right numbered in the printing plate: "27.". Date: 17th century Source: Joan Nieuhof (1618 Uelsen-1672 Madagascar) L'ambassade de la Compagnie Orientale des Provinces Unies vers l'Empereur de la Chine, 1665 | Book, Science Keywords: City; Anhing; Pagoda; City wall; City fortification; Ships, 17th century, Asian Art, Cities, China, Size: Paper: 31,3 cm x 37,0 cm (12,3 x 14,6 in), Plate: 19,5 cm x 29,8 cm (7,7 x 11,7 in), Depiction: 18,6 cm x 29,2 cm (7,3 x 11,5 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly discoloured and slightly stained due to age. Margins slightly wavy. Small hole at the lower right margin. Vertical crease across the centre.