Gallery›Wellcome Collection›Mandrake roots in the form of human figures, both naked and clothed; the mandrake plant itself (Mandragora officinarum L.); and a root of ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.). Engraving.
Mandrake roots in the form of human figures, both naked and clothed; the mandrake plant itself (Mandragora officinarum L.); and a root of ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.). Engraving.
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Mandrake roots in the form of human figures, both naked and clothed; the mandrake plant itself (Mandragora officinarum L.); and a root of ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.). Engraving.

Unknown artist

CC0 — Public Domain
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Lettering: A, mandragores artificielles nues et vêtues B, mandragore avec ses fleurs et son fruit C, ginseng Tom XI Ier des superst Pl VIII

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