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Rosarium philosophorum
1578
National Library of the Czech Republic
Staré Město, Czechia
This alchemical book from the second half of the 16th century advises how to prepare the philosopher's stone. The manuscript contains pictures depicting the 12 stages of preparing the philosopher's stone and various alchemical symbols.
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- Title: Rosarium philosophorum
- Date Created: 1578
- Rights: National Library of Czech Republic
- Medium: Manuscript
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