379 - O. DAPPER (1636-1689), "Paolinx Pagoda", porcelain pagoda, Nanjing, Copper engraving

O. DAPPER (1636-1689), "Paolinx Pagoda", porcelain pagoda, Nanjing, Copper engraving Olfert Dapper (1636 Amsterdam - 1689 ibid.): "Paolinx Pagoda" Porcelain pagoda in Nanjing Bird's eye view with city layout, 17th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Upper middle inscribed in the printing plate: "PAOLINX PAGODE". Date: 17th century Source: Arnoldus Montanus (1625 Amsterdam-1683 Schoonhoven) Gedenkwardige Gesantschappen der Oost-Indische Maatschappy in′t Vereenigde Nederland, 1669 | Book, Science Keywords: City complex; City architecture; Urban planning; Garden; Pagoda; Porcelain; Ming dynasty; Sacral building; Porcelain art, 17th century, Asian Art, Cities, China, Nanjing, Size: Paper: 31,5 cm x 37,8 cm (12,4 x 14,9 in), Plate: 22,2 cm x 30,5 cm (8,7 x 12 in), Depiction: 21,4 cm x 29,8 cm (8,4 x 11,7 in) Condition: Rather good condition. Slightly discolored due to age and with stains, especially at the left margin. The paper was folded vertically over the center. Margins sporadically with bump marks.