Antique print titled 'Kiexui' on verso: 'Kyakya'. View of Chishui, China. On verso, a view of a walled settlement called Kyakya. This print originates from 'Het gezantschap der Neêrlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie (..)' by J. Nieuhof. Published by J. van Meurs.
Artists and Engravers: Johan Nieuhof (1618 in Uelsen-1672) was a Dutch traveler who wrote about his journeys to Brazil, China and India. The most famous of these was a trip of 2,400 km from Canton to Peking in 1655-1657, which enabled him to become an authoritative Western writer on China.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Some wear and creasing. Dutch text and view on verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1665 Overall size: 19 x 30.5 cm. Image size: 16 x 10 cm.
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