Peking Observatory, Jacob van der Schley, 1725 - 1779, Bird's eye view of the observation tower of the old Peking observatory. On the platform are various instruments to observe and map celestial bodies. The title is flanked by the legend., Jacob van der Schley, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1725 - 1779, paper, etching, engraving, h 199 mm × w 275 mm

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