Flood Control and Embankment Maps
萬里海防圖說（含萬里海防圖及膠萊河辯議圖說彙輯）
Illustrated map of Ming-Qing Empire coastal fortifications and Collected illustrated accounts of Jiaolai River| Hanyu Pinyin | Wan li hai fang tu shuo; Jiao Lai He bian yi tu shuo hui ji |
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| Creator | Illustrated by Tan Jiuchou, text by Zhang Qianyi |
| Date | Ming Jiajiing period, 1524-1526; 3rd Year of Qing Yongzheng Reign, 1725 |
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| Techniques | Ink and color manuscript |
| Material | paper |
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| Identifier | Library of Congress |
| Link to Original Database | http://lccn.loc.gov/gm71005020 |
| Acquisition Source | Hummel, Arthur William, 1884-1975 |
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| Acquisition Date | 1930.06.24 |
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This is a facsimile of the original map made during the reign of Emperor Jiajing (1530-1563). The map consists of two scrolls on 49 sheets: one is the “Map of ten thousand miles of coastal defense”; the other is “Collected illustrated accounts of Jiaolai River ” by Tan Jiuchou and text by Zhang Qianyi. Later, the two maps were put together and given a collective title.
“Map of ten thousand miles of coastal defense” depicts the mountains, rivers, and coastal terrain features, especially strategic position along the coast. It is difficult to take into consideration the actual orientation with traditional coastal maps because orientation varies as the map expands. The establishment of several county level administrative regions supports the estimated date of production.
“Collected illustrated accounts of Jiaolai River” has explanatory notes; but the map did not consider orientation. The map covers territory from Beihaikou in Changyi County on the right to Chencunzha, Jiaozhou in Shandong Province on the left. The map depicts topography, water sources, bridges, and distribution of sluice gates. Zhang Qianyi (1650-1733, given name Zhang Zhuang, style name Zhisong) explained the compilation of this map.
The map can be studied with the following maps in the National Palace Museum’s collection: title: Zhejiang Fujian yan hai hai fang tu (map no. 020869); title: Hai tu (map no. 020865).
“Map of ten thousand miles of coastal defense” depicts the mountains, rivers, and coastal terrain features, especially strategic position along the coast. It is difficult to take into consideration the actual orientation with traditional coastal maps because orientation varies as the map expands. The establishment of several county level administrative regions supports the estimated date of production.
“Collected illustrated accounts of Jiaolai River” has explanatory notes; but the map did not consider orientation. The map covers territory from Beihaikou in Changyi County on the right to Chencunzha, Jiaozhou in Shandong Province on the left. The map depicts topography, water sources, bridges, and distribution of sluice gates. Zhang Qianyi (1650-1733, given name Zhang Zhuang, style name Zhisong) explained the compilation of this map.
The map can be studied with the following maps in the National Palace Museum’s collection: title: Zhejiang Fujian yan hai hai fang tu (map no. 020869); title: Hai tu (map no. 020865).
