Ming-style Bowl on Timber Stand
Blue and white Ming style bowl on timber stand, diameter 11 cm, height 10 cm
Ming Blue and White Tea Caddy with Wooden Lid
Ming period Chinese blue and white tea caddy. Of rectangular form, with underglaze blue flowers and tendrils. Turned wooden lid. Height 16 cm
Ming Dynasty Lion Dog Stone Brick
A Chinese Ming Dynasty stone carved lion dog brick, this brick is fine in texture, with a lively auspicious beast seated on top carved from the same single piece., height 12 cm, 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Chinese Bronze Incense Burner with Handles and Mark
A Chinese bronze incense burner with two handles (Da Ming Xuan de Nian Zhi mark), height 8 cm, diameter 15 cm
Ming Dynasty Celadon Incense Burner with Animal Feet
A Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan celadon tripod incense burner, the rounded body raised on three animal mask feet, with the upper terminating in a flared rim. The exterior engraved with curly grass pattern, encircled with wave band at the rim, covered…
Yellow-Glazed Chinese Jar with Da Ming Jiajing Mark
A Chinese yellow-glazed jar (Da Ming Jiajing Nian Zhi Mark), (, height 20.5 cm, diameter 20.5 cm
Chinese Red-Glazed Teapot with Da Ming Xuande Mark
A Chinese red-glazed teapot (Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi mark), height 13 cm, diameter 9 cm
Turquoise Double-Gourd Vase with Gold Lacquer Repair
A 18th century Chinese double-gourd turquoise incised vase (gold lacquer repair to the rim, Da Ming Jianjing Nian Zhi mark), height 23.5 cm, diameter 11.5 cm
Chinese Celadon Barbed Vase with Handles (Chenghua Mark)
A Chinese Celadon-glazed Barbed vase with two handles (Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi mark), height 14 cm, diameter 8 cm
Ming Dynasty Longquan Vase with Crackled Green Glaze
A Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan Vase, the tapering ovoid body supported by a waisted circular foot to a trumpet neck. The body with carved geometric lines and the crackled glaze of a soft green tone stopping neatly at foot. The unglazed base reveals the…
Ming Dynasty Longquan Vase with Copper Coating
A Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan incised vase (crack on rim, coated wih copper), height 36 cm, diameter 21 cm
Chinese Blue and White Figural Jar, 37cm Height
A Chinese blue and white figural jar (Da Ming Wan Li Nian Zhi mark), height 37 cm, diameter 32.5 cm
Chinese Blue and White Dragon Bowl, 21.5 cm Diameter
A Chinese blue and white dragon bowl (Da Ming Xuan de Nian Zhi mark), height 10 cm, diameter 21.5 cm
Qing Dynasty Kangxi Blue and White Figural Dish
A Chinese Qing Dynasty Kangxi period blue and white barbed-rim figural dish (Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi mark), height 3 cm, diameter 20 cm
Ming Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Three Colours
A Chinese carved three-colour cinnabar lacquer box, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), with five lobes to the edges of the base and a domed lid, the whole covered in deep carving decorated with chrysanthemum and plum blossom, exhibiting the three different layers…
Ming Dynasty Blue Glass Trade Beads with Applique Roundels
Three Chinese glass trade beads, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier, each of blue glass with applique white and blue roundels. The largest bead approximately 2 cm diameter.
Chinese Blue and White Ming-Qing Dynasty Dishes
Two Chinese blue and white small dishes, Ming (1368-1644) and Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), one dish decorated with a rabbit surrounded by foliage, dating to Wanli period (1572-1620). The other dish decorated with a landscape, dating to Kangxi period…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Guardian Lions Pair
A pair of Chinese Longquan celadon guardian lions, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa late 16TH/Early 17th century, the mirror image pair modelled walking, with heads turned to one side, covered in a sea green glaze. Each approximately 11.5 cm high, 16 cm…
Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Table Screen
A Chinese Longquan celadon table screen, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), based on a lacquer form, decorated with a roundel to the front containing a Taoist immortal surrounded by an unglazed area. 17 cm high, 14 cm wide.
Ming Dynasty Celadon Lotus Vase with Japanese Box
A Chinese Longquan carved celadon flower vase, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), of baluster form, with carved decoration of scrolling lotus to the sides, covered in a fine, even sea-green glaze. Base unglazed. Together with a very old Japanese wooden box. 16 cm…
Ming Dynasty Kosometsuke Square Dishes with Scholars
A pair of Chinese heirloom 'Kosometsuke' square dishes, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Tianqi period (1620-1627), each dish decorated in underglaze blue with two scholars in a garden landscape, the rim with a repeating cloud design. Together with a fitted…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Censer with Soapstone Finial
A large Chinese Longquan celadon censer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 15th century, of bombe form on three legs, with incised lattice decoration to the sides, covered in a pleasant sea-green glaze. Together with an old hardwood stand and lid surmounted…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Deer Dish
A Chinese blue and white deer dish, Ming Dynasty, Wanli period (1572-1620), with a barbed foliate rim, decorated with two deer in a landscape to the interior, and ducks and foliage to the rim. 3 cm high, 20.5 cm diameter.
Ming Dynasty Blanc de Chine Figural Teapot
A Chinese blanc de chine figural teapot, Ming Dynasty, 11.5 cm high, 13.5 cm wide
Ming Dynasty Bronze Vase with Silver Inlay
A Chinese bronze vase with ornate silver inlay, Ming Dynasty, 16th century, 7 cm high
Ming-style Ceramic Jar and Dish Set
Period, the jar 9 cm high, the dish 10.5 cm diameter a Chinese Ming ceramic jar with embossed floral decoration together with a Ming style dish most likely Republic period (2 items), the jar 9 cm high, the dish 10.5 cm diameter
Blue and White Phoenix Bowl in Ming Style
A blue and white phoenix bowl in the Ming manner, a thickly potted ogee profile bowl with foot ring, decorated with a phoenix amidst chrysanthemums to a central roundel, a diaper border within concentric rings to the to the rim, the exterior with a frieze…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Fluted Bowl
A Chinese Longquan celadon bowl, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 15th century, the deep bowl with vertical fluting the the exterior, covered in a crackled celadon glaze. 8 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter
Ming Dynasty Ceramics from Binh Thuan Shipwreck
Four Chinese Binh Thuan shipwreck Swatow/Zhangzhou ceramics, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), early 17th century, comprising two bowls and two dishes. The two bowls decorated to the centre with a lion chasing a ball with remnants of overglaze leaves in green and…
Ming Dynasty White Glaze Jar, 20 cm Height
Chinese Ming Dynasty white glaze jar, of ovoid form with a short slightly flared neck, with light crackle to glaze, height 20 cm
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Lotus Bowl
Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white bowl, the interior decorated with lotus roundel, the exterior decorated with decorative borders, height 6.5 cm and diameter 14.5 cm purchased: moss green
Ming Dynasty Blue & White Lotus Dish
Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Kosometsuke blue and white dish, of square fluted form, decorated with trailing lotus flowers to centre, surrounded by alternating panels of blue and white, raised on a diamond foot with six character mark, in wooden…
Ming Celadon Dish with Fretwork and Scrolling Motifs
Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon dish, of circular form with a serpentine edge, the centre decorated with a fret work pattern, surrounded by incised scrolling motifs, the whole on a circular foot, with wooden box, diameter 23.5 cm
16th Century Chinese Blue and White Ming Vase
Chinese Ming 16th century hand painted blue and white vase
Ming Dynasty Elm Painting Table
An elm painting table, Ming dynasty 202 cm wide, 85 cm high, 67 cm D. Provenance: R&V Tregaskis Oriental Art, Sydney
Ming Dynasty Chiwen Roof Fragments in Turquoise and Aubergine Glaze
A pair of turquoise and aubergine glazed pottery chiwen roof fragments, Ming dynasty 55.5 cm high (2). Chiwen, said to be one of the dragon's nine sons, has a dragon head and fish tail. It is often installed as a pair on both ends of the main ridge on the…
Ming Celadon Jade Scholar's Boulder
A celadon jade scholar's boulder, Ming dynasty 9.9 cm high, 219g
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Ceramic Dish
A Chinese blue and white ceramic dish, Ming Dynasty, 16th century, 16 cm diameter
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Vessel
A Chinese blue and white porcelain vessel, Ming Dynasty, 16th century, 6 cm high
Green Glazed Chinese Longquan Double Gourd Vase
A Chinese Longquan double gourd vase, Yuan (1279-1368) or Ming (1368-1644) Dynasty, 14th century, the double gourd-form vase covered in an even green glaze, the base with an unglazed ring within the glazed foot rim. 14 cm high, 8 cm diameter
Verdigris Bronze 'Ding' Censer with Jade-Embellished Lid
A Chinese archaistic bronze 'Ding' censer with Jade-Embellished hardwood lid, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century or earlier, raised on three cabriole legs with masks, a loop handle emerging from either side, and taotie masks to the front and rear of…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Censer with Lion Mask Handles
A Chinese documentary bronze censer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Chongzhen period (1627-1644), dated 1634/1635, finely cast in bombe-form with lion mask handles and an eight character mark in relief in seal script inset to the base, translating as 'Han home…
Chinese White Jade & Silver Pendant with Crane Carvings
A Chinese white jade plaque inset silver pendant, 19th/20th century, the jade of even white hue, carved in openwork with cranes in a lotus pond in the style of the Ming Dynasty, set into an enamelled silver pendant. 6.25 cm diameter including silver…
Arita Porcelain Coffee Set with Ming Dynasty Mark
Japanese Arita porcelain coffee set. Eleven coffee cups and saucers, with iron red, cobalt and gilt decoration. Faux Chinese mark 'Great Ming Dynasty Chenghua period 1465-1487 make.'
Blue and White Ming Dynasty Hexagonal Vase
A blue and white hexagonal vase Ming dynasty, Chongzheng period c.1640, painted on the exterior with two scholars seated in conversation beside a banana palm and rocky cliffs in a continuous landscape, below a band of blue-ground lappets around the…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Hexagonal Vase
A blue and white hexagonal vase Ming dynasty, Chongzheng period c.1640, the baluster body painted with a dignitary and attendants on a garden terrace below a blue-ground lappet border around the shoulders and a castellated band on the short straight mouth…
Ming Dynasty Kraak Porcelain Bowl with Blue and White Design
Kraak porcelain bowl Ming dynasty, Wanli period A blue and white Kraak porselein bowl late Ming dynasty, Wanli period, of deep form with barbed rim, painted on the exterior with alternate flower and bird panels, the interior with a central bird medallion,…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Covered Vases
A pair of blue and white covered vases Ming dynasty, Chongzheng period c. 1640, each of octagonal baluster form, painted on the exterior with detached sprays of seasonal flowers between a band of blue-ground lappets around the shoulders and a band of…
Blue and White Kraak Porselein Dish, Ming Dynasty
Kraak porselein dish Ming dynasty, Wanli period A blue and white Kraak porselein dish late Ming dynasty, Wanli period, painted in the centre with a maiden in a garden medallion within a frieze of vignettes, barbed rim, wood stand, 20.8 cm diameter.…
Ming Dynasty Kraak Porcelain Dish with Bird and Rocks
A blue and white Kraak porselein deep dish late Ming dynasty, Wanli period, the centre with a bird on rocks in a landscape scene, barbed rim, wood stand, 16.7 cm diameter. Provenance: The Collection of the late Bjarne Nielsen
Blue and White Winepot with Insects and Flowers
A blue and white winepot and cover Ming dynasty, Chongzheng period c. 1640, of hexagonal form, the ovoid body set with an upright rectangular handle, painted on the exterior with insects among detached sprays of seasonal flowers below a blue-ground lappet…
Blue and White Kraak Porcelain Saucers from Ming Dynasty
A pair of blue and white Kraak porselein saucer dishes late Ming dynasty, Wanli period, each thinly potted and painted with flowering peonies within a frieze of ribboned objects, flower and fruit sprays, 14 cm diameter,. Provenance: Guest & Gray, London,…
Wanli Kraak Charger with Jardiniere and Flowers
A large blue and white Kraak porselein charger late Ming dynasty, Wanli period, the centre painted with a jardiniere of flowers within radiating panels of alternating ribboned objects and flower sprigs, reserved on different diaper grounds, 31.2 cm…
Ming-style Bronze Duck Incense Burner
A bronze duck incense burner in the Ming manner, Qing Dynasty 1644 - 1912, the lidded censer in the form of an animated duck with one leg raised, the other perched on rocky ground, with engraved details to the wing and tail feathers, and having an aged…
Ming Celadon Vase with Floral Frieze
Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon vase, of baluster form, lightly incised with floral frieze, in pale green tones, collection label to base, height 11.5 cm. Provenance: Bonhams Sydney, 15 Nov 2018, lot 51
Ming Dynasty Jun Glaze Jar with Cover
Good Chinese Ming Dynasty 15th century Jun splash glaze jar and cover, with slightly domed cover, above baluster meiping body, in jun glaze with slight purple splash exposed on shoulders, the thick glaze exposed from inside lip and lower foot, a/f, height…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Tiles
Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain tiles, in blue and white, of square form, decorated with central peony, surrounded by scrolling foliate border, evidence of gilt, 20 cm x 20 cm, (2). Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
Cream-glazed Kwan Yin with child on rocky outcrop
Good Ming/Qing Dynasty figure of Kwan Yin, depicted seated on rocky outcrop, wearing headdress and robes, with child seated in lap, with one leg resting on knee, on swirling rocky outcrop, in a cream glaze, a/f, height 32 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban…
Ming Dynasty Pottery Vessel with Lion and Dragon Motifs
South-East Asian Pottery storage vessel, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), brown glaze with flat rim, shoulders embellished with five lion heads, body incised with dragons and lions, height 57 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Chinese Blue and White Oil Pot with Xuande Mark
A Chinese blue and white oil pot (Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi mark), height 12.5 cm, diameter 9.5 cm
Large Longquan Plate with Lotus Engraving and Celadon Glaze
A Chinese late Yuan/Early Ming Dynasty Longquan large plate engraved lotus, the shallow rounded sides rise from a short foot to an outward-curving rim, freely carved interior with a lotus and leaf, covered overall in celadon glaze save for the base burnt…
Ming Dynasty Bronze Taoist Statue - 16.5cm
A Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze Taoist statue, height 16.5 cm
Oriental Collection: Carvings, Jade Pendant, Pill Box, Seal
A collection of Oriental items, a finely carved nut ivory pendant in the form of two interwinged fish, a carved Chinese jade pendant of gourds and foliage, a ming blue and white and silver pill box purchased from Charlotte Horstman Ltd, Hong Kong, 1979,…
Ming-style Ivory Scholar Statues from China
Two Chinese carved ivory statues of scholars in the Ming style, 19th and 20th century, 15 cm and 11 cm high
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Saucer, 1600
A Chinese Wanli blue and white saucer, Ming Dynasty, circa 1600, 13 cm diameter
Binh Thuan Ming Porcelain Dish, 1600
Binh Thuan shipwreck Chinese porcelain dish, late Ming, circa 1600, Binh Thuan shipwreck label '21290', Christie's label '638', 27 cm diameter
Huanghuali Folding Chair, Minimalist Design with Elaborate Metalwork
A huanghuali folding chair, jiaoyi, 18th/ 19th century 99 cm high, 73 cm wide, 61 cm D. Provenance: Private collection, Sydney, acquired in Hong Kong during the 1990s First developed during the Song dynasty, the folding armchair had become a designated…
Chinese Blue and White Phoenix Swatow Dish
A Chinese blue and white Swatow dish, Ming (1368-1644) or Qing (1644-1912) Dynasty, 17th century, decorated with a phoenix and flowers, kiln grit adhering to the foot. 5.7 cm high, 27.5 cm diameter. One chipt to the rim, no other visible faults.…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Bird Dish
A Chinese blue and white dish, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 16th century, decorated with a bird and grasses and scrolling lotus. 3 cm high, 18 cm diameter. No visible faults or damage, approximately 302 gm weight
Ming Dynasty Celadon Charger with Peony Decoration
A Chinese Lonquan celadon charger, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa late 14th century, decorated with an impressed peony surrounded by carved scrolling foliage and flowers, covered in an even celadon glaze. Unglazed ring within the footrim with remnant…
Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Peony Bowl
A Chinese Longquan celadon bowl, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), decorated with incised lines and an impressed peony flower to the centre. The base with a glazed foot rim and unglazed circle within. 5 cm high, 17.7 cm diameter. Some minor degradation to the…
Ming Longquan Celadon Bowl with Carved Decoration
A Chinese Longquan celadon bowl, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 14th century, with carved decoration to the interior and exterior, and impressed decoration of a flower to the centre, covered in a sea-green glaze. Together with a fitted Japanese wooden box. 7…
Ming Dynasty Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lacquer Tray
A Chinese mother of pearl inlaid lacquer tray, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period (1573-1620), the long rectangular tray with indented rounded corners with inlaid mother of pearl decoration depicting figures in a garden beneath a bird on a branch,…
Ming Dynasty Celadon and Russet Jade Recumbent Dog
A Chinese pale celadon and russet jade figure of a dog, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), modelled as a recumbent dog in celadon jade exhibiting russet skin to one side. 2.5 cm high, 5 cm wide. Condition: no visible faults or damage. Approximately 24 gm weight.
Ming/Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Lotus Vase
A Chinese cloisonne Gu-Form vase, Ming (1368-1644) or Qing (1644-1912) Dynasty, first half 17th century, the tall gu form of gilded copper covered with cloisonne decoration of scrolling lotus against a turquoise enamel ground. 32 cm high, 18 cm diameter
Rare Chinese Burl Inset Huali Kang Table
A rare Chinese burl inset Huali Kang table, Ming (1644-1912) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 17th century, the waisted table with gently curving cabriole legs, with a bowed apron. The top detachable from the base, the inset burl panel richly figured of…
Ming/Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer with Lion Mask Handles
A Chinese bombe form bronze censer, Ming (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 17th/18th century, finely cast with lion mask handles and an eight character mark in relief in seal script inset to the base. Provenance: the de Voogd collection, 7 cm high,…
Ming/Qing Dynasty Pale Celadon Jade Buckle
A Chinese pale celadon jade buckle, Ming (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 17th century, of even-toned pale celadon jade, consisting of two square arched buckle components, with a hook in the form of a qilong head and a loop. Provenance: the…
Ming Dynasty Jade Twin-Handled Libation Cup
A Chinese jade Twin-Handled libation cup, probably Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the jade of grey-green hue with black veins, relief carved with archaistic s-scrolls, with twin handles in the form of archaistic dragons. Provenance: the de Voogd collection, 3…
Mountain Landscape with Pavilions
A Chinese painting of a landscape, probably Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), ink on silk, depicting a mountainous landscape with pavilions, inscribed and with red artist and collector seals. Mounted as a scroll with plain silk border. Provenance: the de Voogd…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Charger with Peony Design
A Chinese Longquan celadon charger, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa late 14th century, a barbed foliate-rimmed charger decorated to the centre with an impressed peony design. Provenance: the de Voogd collection, 6 cm high, 33.5 cm diameter. Broken and…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Charger with Chrysanthemum Decoration
A Chinese Longquan barbed foliate rim celadon charger, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa late 14th century, decorated with an incised chrysanthemum and foliage to the centre, covered in an even sea-green celadon glaze, the base with an unglazed circular…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Lion Dog Bowl
A blue and white Chinese bowl, probably Ming Dynasty, the bowl featuring three freely decorated lion dogs within trailing floral tendrils, a key fret border to the rim and concentric rings to the lower register, centred with a floral roundel, four…
Ming Dynasty Fish Pond Porcelain Bowl
Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain bowl, of shallow form with a serpentine rim, the interior decorated with roundel of two fish in a pond scene, surrounded by foliate borders, diameter 22 cm
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Phoenix Porcelain Dish
Chinese Ming Dyansty blue and white porcelain dish of circular form, decorated with a phoenix, surrounded by a border of the precious buddhist items, raised on circular foot, with seal mark to base, diameter 19 cm
Ming Dynasty Phoenix Porcelain Dish
Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain dish of circular form, decorated with a central image of a phoenix, surrounded by precious objects, on circular foot, with seal mark to base, diameter 19.5 cm purchased: Moorabool Antiques Galleries, Victoria,…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Dragon Box
Chinese late Ming Dynasty blue and white paste box and cover, of bun form, decorated with an image of a dragon to the cover, raised on circular foot, diameter 8.5 cm
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Boxes
Two Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain boxes and covers, one decorated with trailing lingzhi, the other of ducks, flowers and characters, a/f, height 9/5 cm, 7 cm (2). Provenance: Private Collection Northern NSW
Arita Charger Imitating Ming Chenghua
Unusual early 19th century Japanese Arita porcelain charger, imitating Ming Chenghua, of circular form, with sloping sides, richly decorated with flower head and ferns, in gilt and red, on a teal coloured ground, six character mark to base, diameter 33.5…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Ewer with Lotus Flowers
Interesting Chinese Ming Dynasty ewer, c.1,500 of baluster form, with bamboo shaped neck, above c-scroll loop handle and spout united by dragon head, the body with two quarter foil reserves displaying lotus flowers in blue, surrounded by a celadon glaze,…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Fish Dish
Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white dish, of circular form, decorated with a raised fish in tones of brown, surrounded by stylised floral motifs, on a blue to white ground, diameter 12 cm
Ming Blue & White Dog Jarlet
Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white jarlet, of baluster form, decorated with dogs of fo and ribboned motifs, raised on circular foot, height 7 cm
Ming Dynasty Cream Glazed Lion Vase
Chinese Ming Dynasty vase, with spreading lip and baluster body, on circular foot, flanked buddhist lion mask heads, in a cream glaze on circular foot, hole to base, and paper label reading Ming 1368-1628, height 25 cm private collection Canberra
Ming Dynasty Jade Vase with Scroll Handles and Fluted Body
Chinese Ming Dynasty jade vase, of petit tapering form, with twin scroll handles and tapering fluted body on stand, in tones of white and green, height 13.5 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 29th Oct 2014, Melbourne lot 180, then private collection…
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Plate
Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain of circular form, decorated with central floral motif, flanked by four flowers and foliage raised on circular foot, the whole with slight red crackle, diameter 23 cm
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