405 - Unknown (17th), View of Tuncham from the river. China, Copper engraving

Unknown (17th), View of Tuncham from the river. China, Copper engraving Unknown (17th century): View of Tuncham View past a tall palm tree across the river to a walled city China, 17th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Upper middle inscribed in the printing plate: "TUNCHAM.". Lower right numbered in the printing plate: "16.". 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; City wall; River; Palm tree; Boats, 17th century, Asian Art, Cities, China, Size: Paper: 31,4 cm x 37,2 cm (12,4 x 14,6 in), Plate: 19,3 cm x 29,8 cm (7,6 x 11,7 in), Depiction: 18,7 cm x 29,0 cm (7,4 x 11,4 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly discoloured and slightly stained due to age. Corners slightly bumped and creased. Small hole in lower right margin. Vertical crease across the centre