It is part of an exhibition drawing attention to the history of South Africa and the way it is perceived around the world. The Chinese map, covering more than 17 square metres, was produced in silk.

Pretoria — Parliament has held a sneak preview of an exhibition that includes a 600 year-old Chinese map showing Africa, clearly illustrating that people from Asia had contact with Africans long ...

Saleroom assistant Syd Drew was handling the 1573 map with care after it was bought for £1900. Cathy Marsden, book specialist at Lyon & Turnbull, said: “De Jode’s atlas was not a financial ...