Illustrated Map of Shan Hai Jing Creatures (Qing Dynasty Woodblock Print)

Illustrated Map of Shan Hai Jing Creatures (Qing Dynasty Woodblock Print)

Mythical creatures, geography, visual interpretation

This is a Qing Dynasty woodblock print that shows scenes and creatures from the book Shan Hai Jing. It includes different gods, strange animals, and mythical places from the story. The drawing is done in traditional Chinese style with bright colors, red stamps, and handwritten notes. This map helps us see how people in Qing China understood the world through art and mythology. This woodblock print is now held by the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of Londo, as part of their East Asian collection.

Anonymous (Qing-era print)

Digital copy available from shuge.org
Physical copy held at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of Londo.

Not applicable (historical object), digitized by shuge.org

Late Qing Dynasty (approx. 19th century)

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Public domain. Image used for educational and non-commercial purposes. Reuse may be subject to rights held by the institution.

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