Huquang, Imperii Sinarum Provincia Septima.

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Copper-engraving, handcolored in outline, published in Blaeu's 'Atlas Major' around 1650-60. Decorative map of the seventh Chinese province 'Huquang', ornated with the typical high decorative ornated title cartouche together with an ornated mileage scale. The map itself covers the province Huquang, the centre of the map shows a large lake surrounded by three cities Kingcheu, Yocheu and Changte. In the lower left corner is an engraved explanation for cities and villages, rivers, lakes, fortresses, etc.