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A Colima Shark Effigy Vessel
Located in Stamford, CT
A Colima shark effigy vessel. Mexico. 1st Century BC - 2nd Century AD. On stand : 7.5" h
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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Primitive Antique Shark

Materials

Clay

Antique A Colima Shark Effigy Vessel
A Colima Shark Effigy Vessel
H 5.25 in W 9.75 in D 7.75 in
17: Squalus squatina, Angel Shark
By Edward Donovan
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 1800s Antique Shark

Materials

Color, Etching

55: Squalus catulus, Lesser Spotted Shark
By Edward Donovan
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was an Anglo Irish writer, natural history illustrator and amateur zoologist. Born in Cork, Ireland, Donovan was an avid collector of natural history speci...
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Early 1800s Naturalistic Antique Shark

Materials

Color, Etching

Genuine Hybodus Shark Dorsal Spine (77.9 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Hybodus Shark Dorsal Spine This A complete fossil of Hybodus from Germany showing
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Shark

Materials

Other

Large Genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth in Display Box (251 grams)
Located in New York, NY
This genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth, sourced by divers in waters off the coast of Indonesia, is 100
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Shark

Materials

Other

Large Genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth in Display Box (274.2 grams)
Located in New York, NY
This genuine Megalodon Shark Tooth, sourced by divers in waters off the coast of the Carolinas, is
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Shark

Materials

Other

Francis De Erdely Watercolor and Pencil "Mexican Shark Fisherman"
By Francis De Erdely 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Francis De Erdely (Hungarian/American, 1904-1959) “Mexican Shark Fishermen” water color and Pencil
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Shark

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paper

Shark - Original Offset and Lithograph by George Grosz - 1923
By George Grosz
Located in Roma, IT
Shark is an original offset and lithograph, realized by George Grosz. The artwork is the plate n
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1920s Expressionist Antique Shark

Materials

Offset, Lithograph

Set of 3 Antique Fish Prints, White Shark, Sawfish, Catshark
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of three original antique fish prints. Smooth hammerhead shark, Sphyrna zygaena 15, head of
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Mid-19th Century Antique Shark

Materials

Paper

ANTIQUE RARE & HIGHLY COLLECTABLE SHiPS CAPTAINS SHARKS VERTEBRAW WALKING STICK
Located in GB
highly collectable Shark’s Vertebrae walking stick A super collectable piece of Victorian Maritime
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Shark

Materials

Steel

Rare Hand-Colored Antique Engraving of A Greenland Shark, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
plate shows the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus). From: 'Voyage en Islande et au Groenland' by
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1840s Antique Shark

Materials

Paper

Watson And The Shark, 18th Century JOHN SINGLETON COPLEY (1738-1815)
Located in Blackwater, GB
Watson And The Shark, 18th Century JOHN SINGLETON COPLEY (1738-1815) Large 18th Century scene of
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18th Century Antique Shark

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Metal

1870s Red Lacquered and Shark Skin Decorated Yumu Wood Side Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
shark skin. Shanxi province origin. Has been Refinished inside out down the road.
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19th Century Antique Shark

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

SUPER RARE ANTIQUE SHAGREEN (SHARK SKIN) BURR WALNUT MUSICAL JEWELLERY PIANO BOx
Located in GB
better example of this type of box! Shagreen is Shark or Mantaray skin, the internals are burr walnut
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1880s British Art Nouveau Antique Shark

Materials

Shagreen

Original Antique Engraving of a Alligator, Shark and Fish, ca.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Espece de Crocodile, nomme Alligator Celui ci est Jeune qui fut tire vivant a Londres au mois d'Octobre 1739’. (Species of Crocodile, called Alligator. This you...
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1750s Antique Shark

Materials

Paper

Antique Fish Print of the School Shark by M.P. Gaimard, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Le Milandre (Galeus canis).' This rare plate shows the school shark
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Mid-19th Century Antique Shark

Materials

Paper

Antique Fish Print of the Greenland Shark by M.P. Gaimard, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
shark (Somniosus microcephalus). Originates from 'Voyage en Islande et au Groenland' by M. Paul Gaimard
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Mid-19th Century Antique Shark

Materials

Paper

Antique Exploration Map of Australia from Sharks Bay to Alice Springs, 1876
Located in Langweer, NL
, Forrest (..)'. Old map of Australia from Sharks Bay to 90 Mile Beach over to Alice Springs. It shows much
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19th Century Antique Shark

Materials

Paper

LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SHAGREEN SHARK SKiN VESTA CASE FOR SMALL MATCHES ETC
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian circa 1880 Shargeen & Silver Vesta case for matches A very good looking,...
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1880s European High Victorian Antique Shark

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Fish Print of the Marbled Moray Eel and the Galapagos Bullhead Shark
Located in Langweer, NL
Galapagos bullhead shark, Heterodontus quoyi, is a bullhead shark of the family Heterodontidae found in the
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Mid-19th Century Antique Shark

Materials

Paper

1927 Shargreen Cigarette Box Given to Jockey Bernard Brownie Carslake Shark Skin
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1900 Shargreen cigarette box present to the Jockey Bernard Brownie Carlsake in 1927 A very rare good looking a...
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Shark

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Shagreen

Antique Fish Print of the Scymnus Borealis Shark by M.P. Gaimard, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'La Leiche Boreale (Scymnus Borealis). Originates from 'Voyage en Islande et au Groenland' by M. Paul Gaimard, published in Paris 1842.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Shark

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Paper

Megalodon Tooth From South Carolina, USA // 5.67" High
Located in New York, NY
megalodon was the most massive predatory shark to ever live. Reaching lengths of 70 feet or more, these
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Shark

Materials

Organic Material

Megalodon Tooth From South Carolina, USA // 5.67" High
Megalodon Tooth From South Carolina, USA // 5.67" High
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H 5.67 in W 4.38 in D 1.38 in
Megalodon Tooth From South Carolina, USA // 5.25" High
Located in New York, NY
megalodon was the most massive predatory shark to ever live. Reaching lengths of 70 feet or more, these
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Shark

Materials

Organic Material

Megalodon Tooth From South Carolina, USA // 5.25" High
Megalodon Tooth From South Carolina, USA // 5.25" High
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H 5.25 in W 4.13 in D 1.38 in
Megalodon Tooth From South Carolina, USA // 5" High // Ver. 2
Located in New York, NY
megalodon was the most massive predatory shark to ever live. Reaching lengths of 70 feet or more, these
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Shark

Materials

Organic Material

Marine Majesty: Swordfish & Sealife Engravings in Old Handcoloring, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
misspelling or an old name for what we know today as the hammerhead shark, which is shown at the top right of
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1840s Antique Shark

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Paper

Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
are all adjustable and removable with shark teeth supports, this sits on a plinth base and has a nice
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Shark

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
H 44.1 in W 54.34 in D 12.21 in
19th Century Bronze White Rabbit Hand Warmer/Censer, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Usagi (White Rabbit) who cleverly convinced the sharks to let him step on their backs to cross the great
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19th Century Japanese Tribal Antique Shark

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Metal, Bronze

18th Century Italian Fragment Owl Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Italian sculpture of an owl made of fragments including a sharks jaw. So interesting
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18th Century Italian Antique Shark

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Other

19th Century Italian Fish Sculpture from Antique Elements
Located in Dallas, TX
shell, a sea shell and a sharks jaw. Creates a fun whimsical vibe!!
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19th Century Italian Antique Shark

Materials

Shell, Wood, Marine turtle

Large Polychrome Fruitera Pedestal Dish, Cocle Culture, Panama
Located in Point Richmond, CA
hammerhead shark-like sea creatures in plum, ochre and black. 16.5? (42 cm) diameter, 6? (15 cm) high. Ex
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15th Century and Earlier Panamanian Tribal Antique Shark

Materials

Terracotta

Major General Alexander Munro, Laird Of Novar. late 18th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
and later East India Company. He died in Bombay reputedly being eaten by a shark. House in its
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18th Century Antique Shark

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Oil, Canvas

Italian Fish Sculpture Made of Fragments from the 18th and 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
nature including a shark's jaw. A real conversation piece!
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19th Century Italian Antique Shark

Materials

Shell, Wood

19th Century Italian Sorrento Inlaid Mosaic Playing Card Case
Located in Stamford, CT
decks of playing cards. The perfect, and unique gift for the card shark in your life.
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Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Shark

Materials

Fruitwood

Oil Painting California Coast by Jean Mannheim, 1861
By Jean Mannheim
Located in Gardena, CA
– 1945) Oil on canvas laid on board painting of seascape of Shark Park, California Coast signed J
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Late 19th Century American Antique Shark

Materials

Paint

Antique Victorian Carved Shaving Mirror
Located in London, GB
mirror sits on a tripod base, the mirror can be angled and adjusted with an original metal sharks tooth
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1880s British Victorian Antique Shark

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Victorian Carved Shaving Mirror
Antique Victorian Carved Shaving Mirror
H 38.98 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Edwardian Shagreen & Silver Games Box
Located in Northampton, GB
consisting of rough untanned skin, historically shark or ray. Bridge, the game Bridge was derived from the
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Shark

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Shagreen & Silver Games Box
Edwardian Shagreen & Silver Games Box
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H 3 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
English Pocket Globe, London, Circa 1775-1798
By Herman Moll
Located in Milano, IT
) dated 1719 The globe is contained in its original case, which itself is covered in shark skin. There
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Shark

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Shagreen, Paper

Green Floreal Savonerie Circular Rug by Gabriel Englinger, circa 1920
By Gabriel Englinger
Located in Firenze, IT
lacquer, inlaid wood, leather of shark or zebra, stainless steel, aluminum, colored glass.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Shark

Materials

Wool

Print of a Guitarfish, Common Torpedo, Stingray & Devil fish or Giant Devil Ray
Located in Langweer, NL
unique combination of a shark-like body with a flattened ray-like form, displaying its pointed snout
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1840s Antique Shark

Materials

Paper

Pocket Globe by Nathaniel Hill, London 1754
Located in Milano, IT
is covered in shark skin. There are slight gaps in the original paint on the sphere. The case no
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1750s English George II Antique Shark

Materials

Shagreen, Paper

Tonga Pakipaki War Club, Polynesia, 18th Century
Located in Delft, NL
markings, applied to the wood surface using a shark-tooth tool attached to a short wooden handle, signify
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18th Century Polynesian Antique Shark

Materials

Wood

Antique Photogravure of a Tierbude or Circus Zoo by Paul Meyerheim German Artist
Located in Atlanta, GA
” sometimes included taxidermy exhibits. See the shark suspended? I'm still not sure how I feel about the
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Late 19th Century German Antique Shark

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Superb Monumental Meiji Period Hard Wood Display Cabinet, by Noguchi of Yokaha
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
appearance, the ornate frame boldly carved with naturalistic fish including sharks and lesser fish swimming
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Shark

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Arts & Crafts Wall Coat Rack w. Inlaid Komodo Dragon & Ancient Fish
Located in Lisse, NL
or seen a first photo of a komodo dragon and another photo of a shark or of another creature from the
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Shark

Materials

Metal, Brass

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
this crocodile had a diet of fish and crustaceans. To protect itself from sharks, Stegosaurus bollensis
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15th Century and Earlier German Antique Shark

Materials

Other

Cassone Venetian 16thc Renaissance Cedar Original Stand Neptune Armorial Unicorn
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
depicts sea creatures, sharks, flatfish, monster fish, sea horses, Neptune and mermaids, probably drawn
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Shark

Materials

Cedar

Fossilised Megalodon Shark Tooth
Located in Cambridge, GB
itself was the largest shark that ever lived and adapted to warm tropical and subtropical locations
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Shark

Materials

Bone

Fossilised Megalodon Shark Tooth
Fossilised Megalodon Shark Tooth
H 0.79 in W 4.53 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Megalodon Shark Tooth
Located in Cambridge, GB
itself was the largest shark that ever lived and adapted to warm tropical and subtropical locations
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Shark

Materials

Bone

Fossilised Megalodon Shark Tooth
Fossilised Megalodon Shark Tooth
H 0.79 in W 3.75 in D 5.52 in
Unique Shark Sculpture, France, circa 1920
Located in Fuveau, Provence
Unique and impressive shark sculpture in massive wood. Nice blue grey patina and realistic details
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1920s French Brutalist Antique Shark

Materials

Wood

Unique Shark Sculpture, France, circa 1920
Unique Shark Sculpture, France, circa 1920
H 31.5 in W 37.41 in D 84.65 in
19th Century Shark Mouth Mounted on Wooden Base
Located in Milan, IT
Shark mouth mounted on wooden base.
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19th Century Antique Shark

Materials

Wood

Royal Blanket Chest w/ Shark Skin & Brass Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely detailed elmwood blanket chest with floral detailing in shark-skin and brass inlay
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19th Century Antique Shark

Materials

Brass

Royal Blanket Chest w/ Shark Skin & Brass Inlay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisitely detailed elmwood blanket chest with floral detailing in shark-skin and brass inlay
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19th Century North Korean Antique Shark

Materials

Brass

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur
Located in Cambridge, GB
’. This fierce prehistoric shark grew up to 45 feet long and was one of the largest species of all time
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Shark

Materials

Bone

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Coffee Table with Marble Top
Located in Raalte, NL
shark teeth (the top is of later date), 19th century. The measurements are: Depth 58.5 cm/ 23 inch
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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Shark

Materials

Marble

1920s Whiting and Davis Blue Enamel Art Deco Clasp Mesh Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Eisenhower, Rebecca Romijn, and Lady Gaga. 5.5" Drop Oh also, they make chain mail shark suits - amazing!
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1920s American Antique Shark

'Campaign' a Fine Early 19th Century Watercolor Depicting Travel in India
Located in New York, NY
encountered (as he claimed) “a large shark … hooked him twice but he got off.” Arriving at Bombay on July
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1820s English Campaign Antique Shark

Materials

Paper

1920s Plaster Hammerhead Shark
Located in New York, NY
Unique life-size mounted plaster hammehead shark.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Shark

1920s Plaster Hammerhead Shark
1920s Plaster Hammerhead Shark
H 30 in W 80 in D 21 in
Giant Sawtooth Shark Bill
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale 'bill' from a sawtooth shark. This is the largest, widest one that i have handled or
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19th Century Antique Shark

Giant Sawtooth Shark Bill
Giant Sawtooth Shark Bill
H 42 in W 10.5 in D 5 in
Shark Vertebrae Cane, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Sailors mid – 19th Century hand carved folk art shark vertebrae walking cane For sale in this LOT
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1880s European Folk Art Antique Shark

Materials

Bone

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique shark you’re looking for. Each antique shark for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and wood. Your living room may not be complete without an antique shark — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique shark made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique shark that is appealing in its simplicity, but Asprey International Limited and Francis De Erdely produced versions that are worth a look.

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