Cheonhayeojido

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1601

Category

Craft

Era

17세기

Designated year

2008

Location

종로구, 서울특별시— 서울 종로구 새문안로 55, 서울역사박물관 (신문로2가,서울역사박물관)

Coordinates

37.570149, 126.970429

This colorful world map is believed to either belong to the same cartographic lineage as, or have been made based on, the expanded painterly reproduction of resembles Honil gangni yeokdae gukdo jido (Integrated Map of Historical Capitals), credited to the 16th century Chinese Wang Pan, which is housed at the National Library of France in Paris. The map reflects the world view of Koreans in the early 17th century. Most notably, it clearly depicts Hokkaido, which was not widely known among Koreans at the time. One of a handful of extant world maps made during the Joseon Dynasty, the map is recognized as valuable cartographic material.

Location