A Japanese manuscript map of the harbour of Nagasaki
Late Edo period, mid-19th century
Colour on paper, H. 39 x W. 76 cm
The map indicates distances in miles and depths. Several watch posts, platforms for fire signals, and Saga daimyo's batteries can be seen too. Deshima and the Chinese settlement are also drawn, which both can still be visited today – Deshima in its (restored) original state and China town being a modern shopping area.
Colour on paper, H. 39 x W. 76 cm
The map indicates distances in miles and depths. Several watch posts, platforms for fire signals, and Saga daimyo's batteries can be seen too. Deshima and the Chinese settlement are also drawn, which both can still be visited today – Deshima in its (restored) original state and China town being a modern shopping area.
Part of the Japan collection.
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