Kangnido Map, c. 1402

This is a 1470 Korean copy of a 1402 Chinese map. The Chinese map itself was a synthesis of two earlier maps (c1330 and c1370) The full title is Map of Historical Emperors and Kings and of Integrated Borders and Terrain.
Original size 158x163cms
From Ryukoku University, Kyoto, Japan.
Viewing Aid
1) The map is oriented North
2) The bulk of the map is centred on mainland China. Korea and Japa and clearly visible as are the islands of the South China Sea
3) On the far left are the Arabian Peninsula and a rather diminished Africa
4) To be honest, the depiction of Europe is a bit of a mess

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