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Spatial Concept by Sele Arte, Italy, 1960s
Spatial Concept by Sele Arte, Italy, 1960s

Spatial Concept by Sele Arte, Italy, 1960s

By Sele Arte

Located in Paris, FR

. Labelled. This ceramic piece can also be used as a vase.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hexagon Terra Cotta Wall Sculpture by Ben Medansky
Hexagon Terra Cotta Wall Sculpture by Ben Medansky

Hexagon Terra Cotta Wall Sculpture by Ben Medansky

By Ben Medansky

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a one of a kind ceramic wall sculpture by renowned Los-Angeles artist, Ben Medansky, whose

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

TD '01' Dog Sculpture/Table
TD '01' Dog Sculpture/Table

TD '01' Dog Sculpture/Table

Unavailable|$5,400 / item

TD '01' Dog Sculpture/Table

By Nima Abili

Located in Los Angeles, CA

matte porcelain tiles and sanded grey grout. Inspired by Brutalist style of architecture this collection

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of 2 Purple Vases, 1970s, Germany
Set of 2 Purple Vases, 1970s, Germany

Set of 2 Purple Vases, 1970s, Germany

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Retie, BE

purple - Multi color vases. In brutalist style with a thick lava drip glaze. Beautiful set with 2

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

TCAT '01' Cactus Sculpture
TCAT '01' Cactus Sculpture

TCAT '01' Cactus Sculpture

Unavailable|$3,800 / item

TCAT '01' Cactus Sculpture

By Nima Abili

Located in Los Angeles, CA

green and terra-cotta matte porcelain tiles and sanded white grout. Inspired by Brutalist style of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Casted Bronze and Oaxaca Clay Quemador Oil Burner by C. Nuñez
Casted Bronze and Oaxaca Clay Quemador Oil Burner by C. Nuñez

Casted Bronze and Oaxaca Clay Quemador Oil Burner by C. Nuñez

By C.S. NUNEZ

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

contemporary creators. He translates this idea into art pieces, objects, and projects as a whole—outcomes that

Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Candle Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Ruby Bell Ceramics Black Round Vessel with Organic Side Detail
Contemporary Ruby Bell Ceramics Black Round Vessel with Organic Side Detail

Contemporary Ruby Bell Ceramics Black Round Vessel with Organic Side Detail

By Taylor Ruby Bell

Located in Portland, OR

work made by other artists, Taylor began making objects of her own. With a nod to her Egyptian heritage

Category

2010s American Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Contemporary Ruby Bell Ceramics Toasted Almond Round Bottom Vase with Tall Neck
Contemporary Ruby Bell Ceramics Toasted Almond Round Bottom Vase with Tall Neck

Contemporary Ruby Bell Ceramics Toasted Almond Round Bottom Vase with Tall Neck

By Taylor Ruby Bell

Located in Portland, OR

work made by other artists, Taylor began making objects of her own. With a nod to her Egyptian heritage

Category

2010s North American Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Contemporary Ruby Bell Ceramics Terracotta Altar Vase
Contemporary Ruby Bell Ceramics Terracotta Altar Vase

Contemporary Ruby Bell Ceramics Terracotta Altar Vase

By Taylor Ruby Bell

Located in Portland, OR

work made by other artists, Taylor began making objects of her own. With a nod to her Egyptian heritage

Category

2010s North American Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Contemporary Ruby Bell Ceramics Terracotta Tall Pedestal Vase
Contemporary Ruby Bell Ceramics Terracotta Tall Pedestal Vase

Contemporary Ruby Bell Ceramics Terracotta Tall Pedestal Vase

By Taylor Ruby Bell

Located in Portland, OR

work made by other artists, Taylor began making objects of her own. With a nod to her Egyptian heritage

Category

2010s North American Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Unique Stoneware Vase by Fritz Vehring, Own Studio, Germany
Unique Stoneware Vase by Fritz Vehring, Own Studio, Germany

Unique Stoneware Vase by Fritz Vehring, Own Studio, Germany

By Fritz Vehring

Located in New York, NY

Fritz Vehring, own studio, Germany Unique stoneware vase with matte beige, gray and black glaze and incised horizontal grooves to exterior, 1983. Measures: Height 5 1/2" (14cm) w...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Brutalist ceramic vase, 1960s
Brutalist ceramic vase, 1960s

Brutalist ceramic vase, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Brutalist ceramic vase with a geaometrical design. Beautiful decorative piece. Artist unknown

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist ceramic sculpture vase - 1960s - France - La Borne - 60s
Brutalist ceramic sculpture vase - 1960s - France - La Borne - 60s

Brutalist ceramic sculpture vase - 1960s - France - La Borne - 60s

Located in Paris, FR

Free form french vase in ceramic. . Origin : la Borne - France. . 1960 - 60s . Unfortunately not

Category

Vintage 1960s European Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Robert Sturm Brutalist Ceramic Vase
Robert Sturm Brutalist Ceramic Vase

Robert Sturm Brutalist Ceramic Vase

By Robert Sturm

Located in Munich, DE

Brutalist studio ceramic vase by the famous German ceramic artist Robert Sturm from 1969, unique

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Brutalist Ceramic Octahedron Sculptures
Pair of Brutalist Ceramic Octahedron Sculptures

Pair of Brutalist Ceramic Octahedron Sculptures

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

These ceramic octahedron sculptures are amazing. The coarsely made ceramics are glazed with

Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Black Brutalist Ceramic Sculpture by Wies Peleman
Black Brutalist Ceramic Sculpture by Wies Peleman

Black Brutalist Ceramic Sculpture by Wies Peleman

By Wies Peleman

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This black brutalist ceramic sculpture was created by Wies Peleman, a Belgian artist. He lived from

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist 1970s Studio Ceramic Bowl
Brutalist 1970s Studio Ceramic Bowl

Brutalist 1970s Studio Ceramic Bowl

Located in London, GB

This studio ceramic bowl roughly hand folded into a round shape. The glaze looks like oxidized

Category

Vintage 1970s European Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Ceramic Vessel, Organic Brutalist
Sculptural Ceramic Vessel, Organic Brutalist

Sculptural Ceramic Vessel, Organic Brutalist

Located in San Diego, CA

, Organic, 70s, Brutalist, Bohemian, Contemporary to name a few.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Table Clock in Brown Stained Ceramic, 1970s
Brutalist Table Clock in Brown Stained Ceramic, 1970s

Brutalist Table Clock in Brown Stained Ceramic, 1970s

Located in Hilversum, NL

Rectangular shaped Brutalist table clock in brown stained ceramic. This unique 'bluntly' shaped

Category

Vintage 1970s Brutalist Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Table Clock in Brown Stained Ceramic, 1970s
Brutalist Table Clock in Brown Stained Ceramic, 1970s

Brutalist Table Clock in Brown Stained Ceramic, 1970s

Located in Hilversum, NL

Rectangular shaped Brutalist table clock in brown stained ceramic. This unique 'bluntly' shaped

Category

Vintage 1970s Brutalist Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Unique Vintage Holey Ceramic Studio Art Vase, 1997
Brutalist Unique Vintage Holey Ceramic Studio Art Vase, 1997

Brutalist Unique Vintage Holey Ceramic Studio Art Vase, 1997

Located in View Park, CA

A tall brutalist ceramic vase, 1990s. Style of Sally Bowen Prange. Trypophobes beware: upper half

Category

1990s Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Ceramic Vessel Signed K. Roach
Brutalist Ceramic Vessel Signed K. Roach

Brutalist Ceramic Vessel Signed K. Roach

Located in Denton, TX

Brutalist ceramic vessel / vase signed K. Roach.

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic, Stoneware

Ceramic Brutalist Sculpture Signed and Dated 1970
Ceramic Brutalist Sculpture Signed and Dated 1970

Ceramic Brutalist Sculpture Signed and Dated 1970

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Totem two-piece ceramic sculpture signed and dated 1970 on stand. Ceramic portion consists of 2

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Brutalist Metal and Ceramic Figure Sculpture Signed Viro
Modern Brutalist Metal and Ceramic Figure Sculpture Signed Viro

Modern Brutalist Metal and Ceramic Figure Sculpture Signed Viro

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A modern brutalist metal and ceramic sculpture signed Viro. This piece is in very good condition

Category

20th Century Unknown Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Round Ceramic Abstract Sculptural Vase with Black Glaze
Brutalist Round Ceramic Abstract Sculptural Vase with Black Glaze

Brutalist Round Ceramic Abstract Sculptural Vase with Black Glaze

Located in London, GB

Brutalist round ceramic sculptural vase with extended necks, finished with a matte nearly black

Category

Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Abstract Ceramic Sculptures Attributed to Pia Manu
Brutalist Abstract Ceramic Sculptures Attributed to Pia Manu

Brutalist Abstract Ceramic Sculptures Attributed to Pia Manu

By Pia Manu

Located in Chicago, IL

Brutalist ceramic sculptures attributed to Pia Manu. These two ceramic sculptures are reminiscent

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Hand Built Brutalist Weathered Bronze Ceramic Totem Sculpture Judy Engel
Modern Hand Built Brutalist Weathered Bronze Ceramic Totem Sculpture Judy Engel

Modern Hand Built Brutalist Weathered Bronze Ceramic Totem Sculpture Judy Engel

By Judy Engel

Located in Hudson, NY

Hand built ceramic sculpture by renowned NY artist Judy Engel. This is stunning abstract totem with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Helmut Schäffenacker German Brutalist Green Triple Ceramic Vase
Helmut Schäffenacker German Brutalist Green Triple Ceramic Vase

Helmut Schäffenacker German Brutalist Green Triple Ceramic Vase

By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker

Located in Lutz, FL

Large triple vase by Helmut Schäffenacker, harder to find larger size plaster cast model 502. Earthy glaze in green, grey, tan and. Excellent condition, no chips or cracks, a few sma...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Brutalist Turquoise Large Ceramic Vase, 1970s by Pia Manu
Brutalist Turquoise Large Ceramic Vase, 1970s by Pia Manu

Brutalist Turquoise Large Ceramic Vase, 1970s by Pia Manu

By Pia Manu

Located in Antwerp, BE

Decorative turquoise tall vessel by Pia Manu, Belgium, 1970s. Sculptural and decorative piece in the style of Paul Evans.  

Category

Vintage 1970s European Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Art Ceramic Sculpture by Marie Rose Vandeputte, Belgium 1975
Brutalist Art Ceramic Sculpture by Marie Rose Vandeputte, Belgium 1975

Brutalist Art Ceramic Sculpture by Marie Rose Vandeputte, Belgium 1975

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Brutalist Art Ceramic Studio Pottery Sculpture by Marie Rose Van De Putte. Made in Belgium

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Brutalist Art Ceramic XL Bowl, signed Delabell, Belgium 1960's
Brutalist Art Ceramic XL Bowl, signed Delabell, Belgium 1960's

Brutalist Art Ceramic XL Bowl, signed Delabell, Belgium 1960's

By Perignem

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Brutalist Design Art Ceramics XL Bowl, signed Delabell. Made in Belgium, 1960's. Attributed

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Built Brutalist Japanese Ceramic Vase by Takao Tomono
Hand Built Brutalist Japanese Ceramic Vase by Takao Tomono

Hand Built Brutalist Japanese Ceramic Vase by Takao Tomono

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Horizontal ceramic vase by Japanese American artist, Takao Tomono, c.1973, USA. The vase features a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Amphora Mid-Century Brutalist Belgium Bowl
Ceramic Amphora Mid-Century Brutalist Belgium Bowl

Ceramic Amphora Mid-Century Brutalist Belgium Bowl

Located in London, GB

. Vibrant orange-red glaze internally, with brutalist black surrounds. In good condition. Dimensions

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Art Ceramic Surfboard Dish by Studio Perignem, Belgium 1960's
Brutalist Art Ceramic Surfboard Dish by Studio Perignem, Belgium 1960's

Brutalist Art Ceramic Surfboard Dish by Studio Perignem, Belgium 1960's

By Perignem

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Brutalist Design Art Ceramic Surfboard Dish by Studio Perignem. Made in Belgium

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Scandinavian Brutalist Ceramic Perch / Fish by Gunnar Nylund by Rörstrand
1960s Scandinavian Brutalist Ceramic Perch / Fish by Gunnar Nylund by Rörstrand

1960s Scandinavian Brutalist Ceramic Perch / Fish by Gunnar Nylund by Rörstrand

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Absolutely beautiful and brutal perch fish designed by Gunnar Nylund and made by Rörstrand Sweden. This stunning fish is in very good condition. All resting on a teak plate.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Brutalist Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Brutalist Art Ceramic Large Bowl by Jan Nolf, Perignem Belgium 1960's
Brutalist Art Ceramic Large Bowl by Jan Nolf, Perignem Belgium 1960's

Brutalist Art Ceramic Large Bowl by Jan Nolf, Perignem Belgium 1960's

By Perignem

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Brutalist Design Art Ceramic Large Squared dish bowl by Jan Nolf for the

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Winged Vase by H.R., Ceramic, Brutalist, 1980
Mid Century Modern Winged Vase by H.R., Ceramic, Brutalist, 1980

Mid Century Modern Winged Vase by H.R., Ceramic, Brutalist, 1980

Located in San Francisco, US

Brutalist style. The Brutalist wings flare out around the vintage vessel and taper up to a rounded point

Category

Late 20th Century European Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist 1970s Studio Ceramic Bowl like Oxidized Metal
Brutalist 1970s Studio Ceramic Bowl like Oxidized Metal

Brutalist 1970s Studio Ceramic Bowl like Oxidized Metal

Located in London, GB

This studio ceramic bowl roughly folded into a round shape. The glaze is suggesting being executed

Category

Vintage 1970s European Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist XL Ceramic Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany Art Pottery
Brutalist XL Ceramic Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany Art Pottery

Brutalist XL Ceramic Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany Art Pottery

By West German Pottery, Carstens Tönnieshof, Heinz Siery

Located in Valencia, VC

A highly collectible Brutalist Mid-Century ceramic vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, featuring the rare

Category

Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay

Elio Ortiz ( b.1944-), a large brutalist ceramic sculpture , 1985
Elio Ortiz ( b.1944-), a large brutalist ceramic sculpture , 1985

Elio Ortiz ( b.1944-), a large brutalist ceramic sculpture , 1985

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A large and stunning modernist glazed ceramic sculpture featuring a double sided face by

Category

Vintage 1980s Argentine Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Brutalist Ceramic Vase by Marius van Woerden for Vest Keramiek, 1960s
Large Brutalist Ceramic Vase by Marius van Woerden for Vest Keramiek, 1960s

Large Brutalist Ceramic Vase by Marius van Woerden for Vest Keramiek, 1960s

By Marius Van Woerden

Located in Valencia, VC

Large Brutalist Ceramic Vase by Marius van Woerden for Vest Keramiek, 1960s Striking Brutalist

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Helmut Schäffenacker German Brutalist Ceramic Vase circa 1970’s, model 502N
Helmut Schäffenacker German Brutalist Ceramic Vase circa 1970’s, model 502N

Helmut Schäffenacker German Brutalist Ceramic Vase circa 1970’s, model 502N

By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker

Located in Lutz, FL

Large triple vase by Helmut Schäffenacker, harder to find larger size plaster cast model 502. Lovely textured drip glaze in oxblood, grey, tan and black. Excellent condition, no chip...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Large brutalist wall sculpture, 1970s
Large brutalist wall sculpture, 1970s

Large brutalist wall sculpture, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Architectural brutalist wall mounted sculpture made from cast metal and ceramic tiles. Imposing

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Japanese Ceramic Bizen Vase with Signed Presentation Box
Brutalist Japanese Ceramic Bizen Vase with Signed Presentation Box

Brutalist Japanese Ceramic Bizen Vase with Signed Presentation Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Brutalist Japanese Bizen vase with signed presentation box. An unusual and attractive modernist

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Ikebana Ceramic Japanese Vase Brutalist Design and Great Glaze
Ikebana Ceramic Japanese Vase Brutalist Design and Great Glaze

Ikebana Ceramic Japanese Vase Brutalist Design and Great Glaze

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1950s, Japanese ikebana vase great design and beautiful color and Glaze. No chips or cracks.

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Abstract Brutalist Modernist Ceramic Sculpture w Aged Bronze Glaze by Judy Engel
Abstract Brutalist Modernist Ceramic Sculpture w Aged Bronze Glaze by Judy Engel

Abstract Brutalist Modernist Ceramic Sculpture w Aged Bronze Glaze by Judy Engel

Located in Hudson, NY

Abstract modernist ceramic sculpture with aged bronze glaze signed by New York artist Judy Engel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Planter
Brutalist Planter

Brutalist Planter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small brutalist ceramic planter from 1950s England with raised textural accenting and naturalistic

Category

Vintage 1950s English Brutalist Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Lava Glazed Planter
Brutalist Lava Glazed Planter

Brutalist Lava Glazed Planter

Located in Chicago, IL

A bold and strong contemporary modern-in-spirit Brutalist ceramic planter with three squat round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Eric Astoul Brutalist Studio Ceramic Vase Turquoise, France, 2000s
Eric Astoul Brutalist Studio Ceramic Vase Turquoise, France, 2000s

Eric Astoul Brutalist Studio Ceramic Vase Turquoise, France, 2000s

By Eric Astoul

Located in Munich, DE

Master ceramic artist Eric Astoul created these Brutalist art pottery as part of a series inspired

Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Eric Astoul Huge Brutalist Studio Ceramic Vase Brown, France
Eric Astoul Huge Brutalist Studio Ceramic Vase Brown, France

Eric Astoul Huge Brutalist Studio Ceramic Vase Brown, France

By Eric Astoul

Located in Munich, DE

Master ceramic artist Eric Astoul created these brutalist art pottery as part of a series inspired

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

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Ceramic Brutalist Object For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ceramic brutalist object for your home. A ceramic brutalist object — often made from ceramic, stoneware and pottery — can elevate any home. There are 423 variations of the antique or vintage ceramic brutalist object you’re looking for, while we also have 59 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ceramic brutalist object, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each ceramic brutalist object bearing mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ceramic brutalist object over the years, but those crafted by Scheurich Keramik, Carstens Tönnieshof and Eric Astoul are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Ceramic Brutalist Object?

Prices for a ceramic brutalist object can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $70 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $755.

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Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

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