Wampoa (Whampoa) Pagoda - Plate No. 3

An important work recording Commodore Perry's expedition to Japan. This is Plate #3 from the very limited edition book by William Heine that was published in 1856. The lithograph is printed on thick card. These prints are approximately 40% larger than those that are published in the Narrative of the Expedition. This print is in color. This print is much finer and of higher quality than those published in the Narrative of the Expedition. Measurements:

Image Area: ca. 8 5/8 x 12 1/4 in (22 x 31 cm)
Sheet Area: ca. 15 x 18 1/4 in (38 x 48 cm) Rare

Sculptor/Engraver William Heine
Print Type: Stone Lithograph - Color
Date: 1856
Publisher: Sarony & Co
Provenance: Hill House
Notes & Literature: The Whampoa Pagoda (Chinese: ???), also known as the Pazhou Pagoda (???) or Pa Chow Pogoda (???), is an early modern Chinese pagoda on Pazhou Island in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, the capital of China's Guangdong Province. It was built during the reign of the Wanli Emperor of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) and completed in 1600.

The pagoda is an octagonal, nine-story brick structure with a height of 57.6 meters (189 ft). It is one of the tallest pagodas in southern China and is a prominent landmark in Guangzhou. The pagoda is also a popular tourist destination, offering panoramic views of the city and the Pearl River.

The Whampoa Pagoda was originally built as a navigational aid for ships entering the port of Guangzhou. It was also a popular place of pilgrimage for Buddhists and Taoists. In the 19th century, the pagoda became a popular subject for Western artists and photographers.

The Whampoa Pagoda has been damaged and rebuilt several times over the centuries. It was most recently damaged during the Second World War, but was rebuilt in the 1950s. The pagoda is now a protected historical monument.

Condition Report: Minor foxing in margins. 4 pinholes close to left edge.