
Alchemical Symbol

by Science Photo Library
Title
Alchemical Symbol
Artist
Science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Alchemical symbol of transmutation of base metal (Earth at bottom) into Gold (Sun) and Silver (Moon) through the agency of the dragon (Mercury - volatility). From Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum Elias Ashmole (London 1652). Woodcut.
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August 1st, 2016
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