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

Unknown (17th century), "Anhing," a Chinese town, copper engraving Unknown (17th century): "Anhing: View from the river of the city of Anhing, with its fortress walls and pagoda, China, 17th century, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on paper Inscription: Upper middle, inscribed on the printing plate: "ANHING." Lower right, numbered on 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), Illustration: 18.6 cm x 29.2 cm (7.3 x 11.5 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly discolored and slightly stained due to age. Margins slightly wavy. Small hole at the lower right margin. Vertical crease across the center.