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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:681
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:176
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:429
Date:19-Sep-2017
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An ukiyo-e by Kitagawa Utamaro (1754-1806), 'Okita of the Naniwa-ya Tea-house', mid-19th century reprint by Tsutaya publisher. 24 cm x 35 cm
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Three antique Oriental maps, an 18th century engraved map 'La Chine...' (China and Korea) by Pieter Van der Aa, c.1729; an early Edo period map of Japan and environs and a late 19th century pocket map of Tokyo (Edo) with hand colouring. All variously framed
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A Japanese small bronze shishi from the Nogawa workshop, Kyoto, modelled seated on a plinth base with maker's mark underneath. Height 7.5 cm
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A Japanese small bronze model of a temple gateway from the Nogawa workshop, Kyoto, with maker's mark underneath. Height 10.5 cm
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A Japanese ivory okimono, depicting a model maker seated applying finishing details to a toy boat, raised on an asymmetrical plinth, signed under the base. Width 8 cm
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A Japanese ivory okimono, depicting a man carrying a basket of fish and trident tools. Marked with artist's cypher in red lacquer tablet under the base. Height 6 cm
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A Japanese copper tea caddy, square section with canted corners, decorated with chrysanthemums in high relief. Height 14.5 cm
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A Japanese Meiji-period Buddhist bronze usubatta (flower arranging vessel), ornate relief decorated urn-form base with phoenix, raised on three feet, flat dished top. Diameter 31.5 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period bronze suiban tea ceremony ikebana flower tray, plain rectangular shape raised on four feet and with scroll handles to either end. 46 cm x 29.5 cm x 14.5 cm
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A large Japanese Imari porcelain charger, circular with scalloped rim, decorated to the centre with a bottle vase from which a profusion of flowers issue, framed by a broad border decorated with flowers and song birds along with sections of diaper pattern, madoe panels and stylised mon. All in typical colours of iron red, cobalt blue and gilt, the back with three sprays of prunus blossom. Diameter 41.5 cm
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An unusual Japanese Satsuma two-handled vase of tall baluster shape, painted with figures in a garden and gilded. character marks on base. Height 30 cm
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A Meiji period Japanese carved marine ivory figure of a geisha, she stands in traditional robe, finely engraved with repeating pattern, some damage. Height 16.2 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase, baluster form, three panels finely decorated with multiple figures, cobalt blue ground, elaborate gilt enrichments, black tablet mark to base with gilt calligraphy and mon. Height 21.5 cm
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An early 20th century Japanese Satsuma small ovoid vase, entirely decorated with fine polychrome florals, gilt enrichments, mark to base. Height 12.7 cm
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An old Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print by Eisen, 19th century, depicting a geisha and young trainee. 36 cm x 23 cm
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A vintage Japanese naginata, the slightly curved blade attached to a wooden shaft, the upper section inlaid with mother of pearl and decorative metal bands, the blade with sheath and the base with metal cap, length 232 cm
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A vintage Japanese yari, the small triangular blade attached to a wooden shaft, the upper section inlaid with mother of pearl and decorative metal bands, the blade with sheath, the base with metal cap, length 260 cm
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An exceptional 19th century Japanese iron tsuba by Nobuhira, formed in relief in fine detail as a demonic kao noh dancer with flaring hair, open mouth, his robe with pentagonal decoration to the shoulder and with the classic quote 'Japanese Crane' repeating motif to the lower half, highlighted with gold and silver, signed to the oval centre segment, the conforming reverse dominated by the figure's long hair. 8.5 cm x 7.5 cm, housed in later display box
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An ivory netsuke, a gentleman and child with a pet turtle, signature to base
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A Satsuma earthenware cabinet bowl, circular lobed shape, the interior decorated in fine gilt and enamels with birds amongst blossom in a river landscape, the exterior with prunus blossom and flowers on a blue ground. Calligraphic inscription and signature within a tablet under the base. Diameter 15.5 cm
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A large Chinese porcelain blue and white charger, decorated with dragons amongst fiery clouds. Diameter 41 cm
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A 19th century decorative gold thread embroidered large wall hanging, approx. half round form, the decorative gold thread scrolling field highlighted with repeating rosettes, tabs and rings attached for hanging, some distress. 280 cm x 135 cm
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A fine old Asian silk brocade wall hanging, elaborately detailed with multiple bands and gold thread embroidery. 250 cm x 230 cm
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A vintage Indonesian wall hanging, featuring a Royal procession to the centre, the border decorated with dragons, the work done in gilt thread with sequinned and jewelled embellishments on wooden hanger. 163 cm x 98 cm
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A Chinese watercolour on paper, depicting an eagle alighting on a pine bough. Signed and with seal chop marks. 134 cm x 67 cm
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A Chinese pale green carved jade tablet, lotus leaf type form with a pierced slot at the top, engraved floral and butterfly detail to the front, four calligraphy marks to the reverse, speckled inclusions. 8.8 cm x 7.3 cm
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A Chinese rust red and green toned dragon form hook, S-scroll form with a dragon at each end, a sinuous knobbly panel between. Length 10.8 cm
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A Chinese carved pale green jade pendant, shaped rectangular form, carved with a beast amongst scrolling leaf design
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A quality Chinese carved white jade toggle, formed as a stylised lotus leaf with bat, animal and lashed coin in relief. Pale green/white tone. 5.1 cm x 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm
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A pale orange/tan toned jade bangle, circular wide concave form with darker toned inclusions. Diameter 8 cm
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A Chinese natural fei cui bangle, plain cylindrical form. Diameter 8.1 cm, with 'Beijing gem identification certificate'
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An old Chinese Hotan pale green jade handling piece, stylised figural long cylinder type form, reishi fungus end. Length 9.8 cm
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A Chinese chicken fat jade chop, square section with rounded top, polished, two faces carved with figures and florals, mottled orange/amber type tone, the base unpolished
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A Chinese small spinach jade plate. Diameter 11.5 cm
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A Chinese jade archaic style blade, the blade back carved with a crouching qilin, the blade side with a decorated scroll and captured ring. Height 12 cm
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An orange coral cylindrical wide section bead pendant, white inclusions, the attached plaited cord with smaller beads
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A Chinese pale green jade tablet pendant, rectangular form with shallow carved detail, a deer one side, calligraphy the other
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An archaic style jade cong, traditional square form with restrained carved masks, pierced ring form centre. 5 cm x 5 cm x 4 cm
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Three archaic style pale jade ornaments, a crouching beast, stylised figure and ring form animal, various piercings
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A Chinese jade cong, of archaic style, quadrangular shape with circular piercing, stylised engraved masks decorate the corners. 10 cm x 9.5 cm x 5 cm
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A Chinese jade archaic jade plaque, of demi-lune shape carved and pierced with stylised beast heads and whorl designs. Width 18 cm
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A massive jade coiled dragon, in the manner of the Neolithic period, Hongshan culture
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A Chinese jade carved archaic vessel cover, the domed lid surmounted by a griffin-style figure. Height 9 cm
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An archaic style jade hair tube ornament, flared cylinder form, angular top, two piercings at the base, mid/dark green tone with speckled tan highlights. Height 14.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese spinach jade wine cups, inverted bell shape, on wooden stands. Diameter 6 cm
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A good old Chinese pale jade carving of two recumbent foxes, carved facing each other they form a compact group, raised on a carved wood stand. Width 55. Provenance: The estate of Bay of Plenty early settler family
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A good Chinese pale green jade carving of multiple fruits, oval form, multiple suspension holes to the top, finely carved with sinuous form, good pale tone. Length 6.4 cm, raised on wood stand
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A Chinese Tianhuang yellow stone fingering piece, carved in low relief with a river scene with boatmen. Height 8 cm
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A Chinese chicken blood jade chop, plain square section, unengraved. Length 4.6 cm
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A Chinese pale jade handling piece, oval shape, carved to the upper surface with a fish and water weeds. Length 7.5 cm
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A small Chinese jade carving, carved and pierced as a dragon climbing upon a finger citron (Buddha's hand) fruit. Width 5 cm
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A Chinese chicken blood jade seal chop, tall rectangular shape, uncarved, suspended on a gold silk cord silk
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A Chinese soapstone figure of an elderly sage, seated with a young child at his feet. Height 20 cm
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A jade scholar's rock, the rich green stone with multiple creamy inclusions, resembling a mountain ridge. Length 28 cm
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A Chinese carved bamboo brush pot, the cylinder section with leaf and floral carved front, lines of calligraphy in a panel to the reverse. Height 18.5 cm
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A Chinese small bamboo brush pot, lines of calligraphic inscriptions to the full body. Height 13.5 cm
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A Huanghuali wood brush pot, of cylindrical shape with slightly concave wool, displaying good figured grain, a removable insert to the centre of the base. Height 14.5 cm, diameter 12.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white brush pot, cylindrical shape, decorated with a figure riding a deer in a landscape. Height 14 cm
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A Chinese carved wood brush washer, carved as a finger citron with a qilin climbing over the stem. Length 13 cm
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A Chinese rosewood brush pot, 15 cm x 15.5 cm
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A Chinese blue and white brush pot, cylindrical shape, decorated entirely with eight rows of calligraphic script in underglaze blue encircling the body. Height 12 cm
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A Chinese finely pierced and carved wooden vase stand, worked with an intricate knotted rope pattern
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A Chinese highly carved deep relief black ink stone, scrolling cloud form with two relief dragons chasing the mystic pearl to the upper rim. 39 cm x 27 cm, in fitted box with pamphlet
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A Chinese ink tablet of spear point shape, incised with calligraphy heightened with colour to either side. Length 16 cm
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A Chinese ink stone, carved with panels of birds flanking an ideogram above the mixing well, flanked by incised calligraphy, the back with further calligraphic inscription. 29 cm x 19.5 cm
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Four old Chinese carved, lacquered and gilded panels, includes a set of three each with figures before a trellis type ground, the other similar with modern frame. 35 cm x 14.5 cm
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Four old Chinese carved, lacquered and gilded panels, two of long rectangular form with figures within a fenced courtyard, the other two of various shape. Dominated with important figures, 19th century
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A Chinese bronze archaic style belt hook, with jade and silver decorative inlay to the curved upper surface. Length 18 cm
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A large ornately carved ivory hippopotamus tusk, fully carved and pierced along its length with landscapes, pagodas and temples along with numerous figures. Mounted on wooden stand. Length of tusk 35 cm
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A carved ivory Chinese card case, the exterior profusely carved with figures and houses in an outdoor and river setting, 4.5 cm x 8.5 cm
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A carved ivory puzzle ball, raised on stand with a female figure at the base, the ball of 5 cm diameter with eight carved concentric balls. Height 20 cm
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An old Chinese carved mammoth ivory figure, of a seated sage, drawing his robes around him, old stained and cracked ivory tusk tip section. Signed under the base. Height 8 cm
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Two Chinese archaic style bronze models of a horse and camel, both with saddles covering the open back sections, each richly patinaed. Old repairs. Height 20 cm
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A Chinese ivory carving of a dragon, the large headed sinuous beast mounted on ebonised stand. Length 25.5 cm
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A Chinese bronze archaic style buffalo, the lid as the head and back, cast fine decoration, the dark patina highlighted with green. Length 23 cm
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A Chinese large carved ivory figure of Putai, he stands with his right hand raised in benevolent pose, supporting a small child in his left hand, traditional robes, character marks to base. Height 22 cm
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An old Chinese finely carved ivory draught set, one set red stained, both including a large dice holder/thrower of tapered cylindrical form, including dice, all housed in a rosewood box with sliding lid
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Two small old carved Chinese ivory panels, one oval with multiple figures, the other with two figures on a trellis type ground, gold suspension loop to wear as a pendant attached
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A Chinese hardwood carved deep relief scenic panel, the landscape with processional figures and pagoda, in rosewood frame. 38 cm x 58 cm
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An old Japanese carved ivory figure group, includes a figure riding in ox within a rocky outcrop, a seated goat to the left, raised on a carved dark hardwood stand. Length 8.5 cm
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A Chinese glass snuff bottle, the interior painted with angel fish
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A Chinese Peking glass ewer and four beakers, in celadon coloured glass etched with lotus flowers. Height 21 cm
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Four various pieces of Peking glass, a mustard wine cup, a blue cylindrical lidded jar with cloisonne mounts, a miniature urn with metal mounts and a purple saucer dish. Some faults
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A Chinese Peking glass bowl, circular with everted rim, deep purple colour, carved to the exterior with a square fret scroll design
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A pair of Chinese watercolours on silk, 'Group of Scribes and Children in a Mock Fight', both with character marks. 36 cm x 55 cm
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A Chinese scroll painting, two dragons, polychrome watercolour on paper. Some distress. 60 cm x 30 cm
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A Chinese scroll painting, depicting three birds swimming amongst reeds, in ink and watercolour, signed with calligraphy and red seal scroll. 95 cm x 46.5 cm (image size) mounted on brocade backing
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A Chinese Shanghai small dish on stand, oval shape with pierced walls, the stand with conforming pierced border and engraved decoration of dragons. Marked 'Leunwo'. 150gms. Width 14.5 cm
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A small Chinese silver cup and dish, the stem cup with foliate embossed decoration, the dish of plain five-lobed shape. Total weight 85gms
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A heavy Chinese silver bowl, circular six-lobed shape, decorated with panels of figures, dragons and flowers in high relief. Marked 'Wenlo, Shanghai', under the base. 575gms. Diameter 21 cm
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An old Chinese blue and white porcelain panelled lidded silver box, the modern silver of plain design, unmarked. Length 7 cm
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An old Chinese blue and white porcelain panelled lidded silver box, smaller and similar to above, the base stamped 'SILVER 925'. Length 4.3 cm
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A late 19th century Chinese silver presentation specimen vase, long tapered neck, bamboo form handle and relief embossed bamboo foliage compressed spherical body, flared foot, presentation engraved to Dr. P.J. Todd, an independent missionary in Canton c.1910. Impressed silver marks. Height 13 cm
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An old Chinese blue and white Chinese vase, bottle form, floral decoration, later applied cylindrical silver top, possibly Dutch. Hair crack evident below the silver mount. Height 16.5 cm
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A set of eight vintage Hong Kong silver teaspoons, the shield form finials detailed 'The Royal Hong Kong Gold Club', stamped silver marks
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A c.1900 Chinese silver Wang Hing & Co. napkin ring, open worked bamboo with bird highlights, stamped maker's mark
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A small porcelain wine cup, decorated in underglaze blue in the Ming manner with a fish to the centre and flowering tendrils to the exterior. Diameter 8 cm
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A pair of Chinese porcelain blue and white wall vases, of baluster shape with flat backs, decorated with children in a garden landscape. Height 16 cm
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A Chinese porcelain rice bowl, decorated with figures and a pavilion in the landscape, seal mark under the base. Diameter 11.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain small bowl, with everted rim, decorated to the rim with cloud motifs into the centre with an ideogram, the exterior decorated with fruit and flowering tendrils in polychrome. Guangxu mark under the base. Diameter 13 cm
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