1606 Mercator Hondius China

         This superior reproduction of the beautifully hand colored original antique copperplate engraved map of “China, Japan, Korea and the Northwest Coast of America” was originally published in 1606-1619 by Gerhard Mercator of Amsterdam. It is one of the most sought-after maps of this region. Notably, this map shows the Great Wall of China, a mis-projected Japan and Korea as an Island. Annotations beneath the land sailing craft suggest this is an indigenous mode of transportation. On the NW Coast of America, the annotation references the Tartar hordes which inhabit the region, and names Cape Fortuna, Anconde Island, Costa de los Tacbaios, Costa Brava and Alcones. Also includes a depiction of eastern and western sailing craft, sea monster and other fanciful features.

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What is a Mirrored Print & Gallery Wrap?

Canvas for Gallery Wrap

Take a good look at your print. The edges are mirrored, so that, the complete image is shown on the face of the frame once it is wrapped. In other words, You don’t lose any of the artwork. Our 2½” mirrored borders, allow your finished product to have a variety of thickness up to 2” deep. Therefore, make sure you choose an experienced framer who can make the frame to the exact specs of your custom print.

Hand-made Rattan Frames

Though the design has changed over the years, we commission these Rattan frames through a small family owned company in The Philippines. Your frame is the result of trial and error of the last 20 years! Rattan is a vine-like Palm that requires forest cover in order to thrive. Rattan grows throughout the jungle for over a quarter of a mile. Its trunk can span a diameter of over two inches down to the thickness of a human hair. The harvester’s collection process is performed by hand by a simple machete. Ultimately, the rattan vine cannot survive without the forest. Rattan quickly regenerates. As a result, this method of harvesting protects the destruction of the forest.

1606 Mercator Hondius China

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