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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | A View, in Pen and Ink, of the Porcelain Tower at Nanking; Drawn by Jo. Ant. van der Does |
| Reference | Cartographic Items Additional MS. 9047.8.A-H |
| Library | The British Library |
| Date | ca. 1700-1800 |
| Author(s) | Van der Does, J |
| Description | A beautiful drawing of the Porcelain Tower at Nanking. The tower was constructed during the early 15th century Ming Dynasty using pure white porcelain bricks. The historical site remains on the south bank of the Qinhuai River in Nanjing, China. |
| Document Type | Illustration |
| Primary Commodity | Porcelain |
| Theme | Production; Art and Literature |
| Keywords | construction, artisan, ceramic |
| Region | East Asia |
| Places | China |
| Copyright | The British Library |