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Engraving of a Ceremonial Gathering in New Spain in New Spain by Montanus, 1673
Located in Langweer, NL
modern-day Mexico). The scene portrays several figures in elaborate attire, possibly engaging in a ritual
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1670s Dutch Antique Ritual

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Paper

Korean Goryeo Bronze Bottle Vase with Green Patina, 12th/13th Century
Located in Austin, TX
ritual vessels of that era. From China, the shape spread to Japan and Korea and can be found in their
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15th Century and Earlier Korean Antique Ritual

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Bronze

Baptism Ceremony of Rijnsburg Collegiants, Germany, Engraved for Portlock, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
, emphasizing the communal aspect of this religious ritual. The image is framed within an ornate border, with an
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1790s Antique Ritual

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Paper

A Pair of Opulent Sterling Silver-Gilt Camel Incense Burners, circa 1900
Located in Queens, NY
works of art, reflecting the cultural practice of incense burning—a ritual deeply ingrained in many
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Ritual

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Sterling Silver

Korean Antique Bronze Footed Vessel with Lid Early Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
bowl was likely reserved for ritual use. The surface displays a wonderful oxidated green patina that
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16th Century Korean Other Antique Ritual

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Bronze

Rare African Solid Benin Bronze Ceremonial Throne Chair Multi Figure Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
the ancestral altars of past obas (rulers) and Iyobas (queen mothers), as well as for rituals to honor
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Early 20th Century Tribal Antique Ritual

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Bronze

Master of Ceremonies: Handcolored Lithograph, Plate 20, 1862
Located in Langweer, NL
highlights the attire of a key figure responsible for orchestrating the intricate rituals and formal events
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1860s Antique Ritual

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Paper

Elegance of Authority: Handcolored Print of a Senator and Pages, Plate 25, 1862
Located in Langweer, NL
lithograph is a vibrant piece of history, offering collectors a window into the elaborate rituals and
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1860s Antique Ritual

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Paper

Ancient Lamps in Art: Montfaucon s 18th-Century Engravings, circa 1722
Located in Langweer, NL
likely deals with artifacts such as lamps, which were common in burial practices and other rituals of
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1720s Antique Ritual

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Paper

An English Silver Kiddush Goblet and Spice Tower Compendium, London 1927
Located in New York, NY
essential items for Jewish rituals: the Kiddush goblet for sanctifying the Sabbath and holidays, and the
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1920s British Antique Ritual

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Silver

Set Of Decorative Round Brown - Beige Oriental Marble Objects
Located in Schellebelle, BE
12 marble round objects on a metal stand, China, 16 th century, used as a ritual and spiritual
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Late 17th Century Chinese Antique Ritual

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Stone

Nayarit Chinesco-Style Seated Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of this style, known as Chinesco figures, are
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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Ritual

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Ceramic

Traditional Mongolian Attire in Alexander s Russian Ethnographic Engraving, 1814
Located in Langweer, NL
attire and possibly the ritual objects he carries. Lamas are teachers and spiritual leaders within
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1810s Antique Ritual

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Paper

An 18th Century Galician Silver Torah Shield
Located in New York, NY
, was known for its skilled Jewish artisans who created ritual objects with exceptional craftsmanship
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18th Century Polish Antique Ritual

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Silver

Antique Traditional Indonesian Gong and bonang
Located in Milano, IT
shine, adds depth and mystery, almost whispering the stories and rituals for which it was used
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Early 19th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Antique Ritual

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Metal, Copper

"Chancay" (Pre-Columbian) Mummy Mask wood face peruvian folk red human folk art
Located in Milwaukee, WI
rituals in the Andes. In this case, it appears that the mask was wrapped in more textiles, which over
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Early 1600s Folk Art Antique Ritual

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Textile, Wood

Tahitian Grace: 1836 Engraving of a Dancer by Karl Joseph Brodtmann
Located in Langweer, NL
appearance and highlights the cultural significance of head adornments in Polynesian rituals and performances
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1830s Antique Ritual

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Paper

Ka-Na-Pi-Ma, An Ottowa Chief Hand-Colored Lithograph
Located in Soquel, CA
portraits were done by the well known artist Charles Bird King. The ritual of inviting the Indian Chiefs to
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1840s Hudson River School Antique Ritual

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Watercolor, Laid Paper, Lithograph

Ancient Mixtec Copper Bell Monkey Pendant Necklace Mexican 16th Century
Located in New York, NY
of bells was part of the rituals carried out to honor the gods. Coyolxauhqui, Huitzilopochtli, and
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16th Century Mexican Native American Antique Ritual

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Copper

Bidjogo Tribal Initiation Ox Mask, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, aggression, and nobility quickly became integrated into their initiation rituals. The organic curves and
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Early 20th Century Guinea-Bissauan Tribal Antique Ritual

Materials

Hide, Wood

Large Antique Carved Wood Female Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female
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Early 1900s Malian Folk Art Antique Ritual

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Hardwood

An American Arts Crafts Torah Shield, Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
establishment of Jewish institutions and a desire to create ritual objects that reflected both American identity
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Ritual

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Silver Plate

Wakechai (Crouching Eagle) A Saukie Chief Lithograph with Applied Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
ritual of inviting the Indian Chiefs to Washington was one of the original stated missions of the Lewis
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1840s Hudson River School Antique Ritual

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Watercolor, Laid Paper, Lithograph

Art Nouveau Flower Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Natural Pearls Love Token French
Located in Mārupe, LV
with the branches of this plant that all rituals and homes were decorated. Ancient manuscripts have
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Ritual

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
critical component of burial rituals of the Bura people of Niger. Buried with its flared mouth facing down
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Early 20th Century Nigerien Antique Ritual

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Terracotta

African Bambara Oil Lamp, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
nighttime rituals and mask performances. Burning Tulu oil made from tree nuts, the lamp gave off a
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Antique Ritual

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Iron

Tibetan Thangka of Chenresi, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
, each holding a ritual object or weapon. Among these objects are the wheel of law, a symbol of Buddhist
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Early 19th Century Antique Ritual

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Fabric, Silk, Pigment

Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P3
Located in Norton, MA
Hand-Painted on silk, Chinese households honor their ancestors in private family rituals, invoking
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ritual

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Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint

Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P2
Located in Norton, MA
Hand-Painted on silk, Chinese households honor their ancestors in private family rituals, invoking
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ritual

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Glass, Wood, Paint, Silk

Antique Tribal Ethiopian Ceremonial Coffee Stands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
were made to support coffeee cups in a ritualized form of making and drinking coffee by several ethnic
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Ritual

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Wood

Bissau-Ginean Ox Initiation Mask, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, aggression, and nobility quickly became integrated into their initiation rituals. The organic curves and
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Early 20th Century Guinea-Bissauan Tribal Antique Ritual

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Glass, Wood

Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
were mounted as a sound instrument. Such shells are important ritual objects in Tibetan Buddhism. They
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Ritual

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Silver

Vestal reviving the sacred fire, French school, 18th century
By Jean Raoux
Located in PARIS, FR
chastity in order to devote themselves to the study and corresponding observation of state rituals that
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Ritual

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Canvas

19th Century European Oil on Canvas "My Grandfather the Tailor"
Located in Chicago, IL
rendering of scenes of common people tending to their daily rituals, representing humanity and immediacy
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19th Century Slovenian Other Antique Ritual

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Paint

Antique Beijing Silk Palace Carpet - Handmade Asian Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
, the Emperor would wear his ceremonial garments and rehearse there before performing a ritual. In the
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ritual

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Silk

Nayarit Chinesco-Style Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of the Chinesco style are often
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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Ritual

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Ceramic

Longquan Celadon Five-Spouted Jar, Five Dynasties/Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
short cylindrical spouts extend from the shoulder, suggesting a ritual function, possibly for multiple
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15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antique Ritual

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Celadon

Japanese antique earthenware/Wabi-sabi objects/Unglazed pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
burned, some are made as offerings during magical rituals, and some are offered as grave goods at the
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Ritual

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Pottery

An Art Deco Silver Shabbat Candlesticks, Poland Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
ritual. Judaica items from the Art Deco period, especially from Poland before WWII, are rare and highly
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1920s Polish Antique Ritual

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Silver

Tragic Rites of Widowhood: Sati and Burial Customs in India, 1727
Located in Langweer, NL
depicts two dramatic and somber rituals associated with widowhood in India: 1. Top Panel: The scene
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1720s Antique Ritual

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Paper

Tibetan Red Lacquer Cymbal Case Lid, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
provided percussive backing to wind instruments and accompanied ritual chanting in temple settings. The
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Ritual

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Brass

German Porcelain Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
taking of snuff was a highly regarded social ritual among the European elite. With notable exception
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18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Ritual

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Porcelain

John Ridge, A Cherokee Indian Interpreter Lithograph with Applied Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
portraits were done by the well known artist Charles Bird King. The ritual of inviting the Indian Chiefs to
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1840s Hudson River School Antique Ritual

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Watercolor, Laid Paper, Lithograph

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Queens, NY
both practical objects and symbolic artifacts. They are often associated with social status, rituals
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ritual

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Yoruba Egungun Headdress Mask
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a community's ancestors
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Ritual

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Wood

An American Porcelain Passover Salt Water Dish, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
. The representation of the rich traditions of Jewish ritual and the artistic influences of America in
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1920s American Antique Ritual

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Porcelain

Large Pair of 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portraits
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese households honor their ancestors in private family rituals, invoking their spirits for long
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ritual

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

An Art Deco Iron Hanukkah Menorah, France Circa 1925
Located in New York, NY
of Jewish ritual. The Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ritual

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Iron

Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo
Located in Paris, FR
called kholuka were linked to the mukanda circumcision ritual like many masks in this region among other
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Ritual

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Textile, Raffia, Wood

The Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Radiant Symbol of Faith, Guardian of Sacred
Located in Ixelles, BE
. Liturgical Role and Usage Procession crosses play a central role in the rituals of the Ethiopian Orthodox
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19th Century Ethiopian Primitive Antique Ritual

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Brass

Japonism tea service in silver-plated metal, style C. Dresser
Located in Paris, FR
for your tea rituals. The teapot is a true centerpiece, standing tall and commanding attention. Its
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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Ritual

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Silver Plate

Mid-19th Century Continental Oil on Canvas of Man Drinking
Located in Chicago, IL
careful rendering of scenes of common men and women tending to their daily rituals. They intend to be a
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Ritual

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Canvas, Paint

Teotihuacan Redware Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
from religious rituals to burial offerings. Figurines like this commemorated important people and
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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Ritual

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Carved Wood Male Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female
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Early 1900s Malian Folk Art Antique Ritual

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Hardwood

Indian Brass Plaque of Shiva as 4-Armed Virabhadra, 18th-19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
offended Shiva by not inviting him to a ritual he was performing. Shiva's wife Sati (a daughter of Daksha
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19th Century Indian Tribal Antique Ritual

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Brass

Teotihuacan Ceramic Head Fragment
Located in Chicago, IL
purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings. Figurines like this commemorated
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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Ritual

Materials

Ceramic

Three Annamese Frog, parrot, monkey shape Waterdroppers, 15th c. Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
such as oil or water. The design suggests it could be a traditional item, perhaps related to a ritual
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15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Ritual

Materials

Ceramic

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