GEORGE RIPLEY. A white dragon biting on the moon, and standing on a winged mappa mundi -style orb; from its belly, three red strands are descending, one each to a black, white and gold orb below. - verses; to the left, a man in peasant dress holding a staff that ends in a horseshoe; to the right, a crowned and mitred figure holding a sceptre in his right hand and an orb in his left hand. Alchemical rolls (The Ripley Scrolls). late 16th century. Source: Add. 5025.(4) Bottom of scroll.
A white dragon biting on the moon, and standing on a winged mappa mundi -style orb; from its belly, three red strands are descending, one each to a black, white and gold orb below. - verses; to the left, a man in peasant dress holding a staff that ends in a horseshoe; to the right, a crowned and mitred figure holding a sceptre in his right hand and an orb in his left hand. Alchemical rolls (The Ripley Scrolls). late 16th century. Source: Add. 5025.(4) Bottom of scroll.