Chinese Carved Dragon Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Carved Dragon Armchair
20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Wood
Chinese Carved Dragon Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Carved Dragon Armchair
Wood
Red Dragon Armchair in Red Velvet
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair red dragon in red velvet and fully upholstered. Ideal for lounge and living.
Velvet, Wood
Japanese Meiji Period Carved Dragon Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Highly carved sculptural Meiji dragon armchair.: dragon motif carried throughout arms and chair
Wood
Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair
Located in New York, NY
Eye catching highly carved sculptural dragon armchair. Japanese dragon motif carried throughout
Wood
Chinese Hand-Carved Dragon Throne Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
of Mid-Century Chinese Hand-Carved Dragon Throne Armchairs. Featuring extensive and intricate
Silk, Wood, Fruitwood
$10,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.5 in W 20.375 in D 20 in
19th Century, Antique Carved Chinese Dragon and Symbolic Armchairs, Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of antique chinese armchairs with absolutely exceptional carvings. Dragons all over, chinese
Hardwood
$2,680Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 34.26 in W 22.84 in D 20.67 in
Rare Pair of circa 1900 Anglo Chinese Hand Carved Savonarola Armchairs Dragons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
armchairs with Dragon heads A very good looking and decorative pair of hand carved circa 1900 horse shoe
Hardwood
Antique Chinese Dragon Chairs Asian Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Dragon His & Her Chairs
Mahogany
A Chinese Carved Dragon Chair with Leather Seat, 19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A boldly sculptural Chinese hardwood armchair, intricately carved in high relief with dragon motifs
Wood
$3,056
H 26.19 in W 22.25 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Decorative Elbow Chair, Oriental, Hall, Fireside, Dragon Seat, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
crest rail formed as a coiled dragon, with pronounced head, body and tail detail Back splat adorned with
Mahogany
$3,500
H 41 in W 32.5 in D 27 in
Antique Italian Hand Carved Walnut Renaissance Dragon & Knight Throne Chair 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & remarkable carved walnut Renaissance Revival Italian Curule chair, carved with Dragons
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Japanese Armchair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very dramatic late 19th century Japanese carved softwood armchair. Having mythical dragons
Softwood
Late 19th Century Japanese Armchair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very dramatic 19th century Japanese carved armchair. Depicting mythical dragons to the arms and
Softwood
David Horan Paper armchair for Béton Brut, UK, 2022
By David Horan
Located in London, GB
’ is as much an experiment in de-composition as re-composition, the Dragon Skin armchairs, left raw
Paper
$20,384
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
David Horan Paper armchair for Béton Brut, Edition of 8 - UK, 2022
By David Horan
Located in London, GB
’ is as much an experiment in de-composition as re-composition, the Dragon Skin armchairs, left raw
Paper
$14,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.5 in W 40 in D 36 in
Suzanne Geismar Swan Leda Lounge Chairs in Mink Velvet and Ivory Parchment Swans
By Vermillion, Suzanne Geismar
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Gray's "Dragon Armchair" for Yves Saint Laurent and are transformed from dragons into swans by designer
Velvet, Parchment Paper
Pair of Chinese Dragon Scroll-Back Armchairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Embellished with intricate carvings and gold pigments, these 19th-century Chinese armchairs display
Elm
$2,715
H 42.92 in W 28.15 in D 19.69 in
EXQUISiTE ANTIQUE CHINESE DRAGON ORNATE DEEP RED LACQUERED THRONE ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Circa 1920's Chinese Dragon heavily carved Throne armchair in deep red lacquer Please note the
Wood
$36,000 / set
H 45 in W 29 in D 28 in
Pair Chinese Carved Hardwood Armchairs With Dragon Motive, Possibly 19 Century
Located in Cypress, CA
A sensational pair of Chinese Export carved hardwood armchairs Possibly late 19 century Each
Wood
Eileen Gray Double X Table from Classicon
By Eileen Gray
Located in Hamburg, DE
permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1978. Her Dragons Armchair, in turn, was
Steel, Chrome
$3,829
H 41.15 in W 24.41 in D 23.04 in
Antique 1880 Heavily Carved Chinese Dragon Carver Armchair Must See Pictures
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 19th century Chinese Dragon heavily
Hardwood
$5,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.5 in W 26 in D 22 in
Antique Japanese Imperial Meiji High Relief Carved Dragon Throne Armchair-A Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
Up for sale are this stunning original Japanese Export 19th Century Meiji period hand carved Dragon
Wood
$7,869 / set
H 41 in W 25.5 in D 23 in
Unique & Stylish Pair of Japonisme Armchairs W. Fish / Dragon Armrest Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
sculptures in the front (image 13) and the fish & dragon like creatures on the armrests. The armrest
Brass
Early 20th Century Dragon Style Armchair
Located in Oslo, NO
"Dragon" or "Viking" style. Throughout the 19th century, artists were determined to promote a national
Wood
English Leather Armchair
Located in Culver City, CA
This handsome English armchair has carved dragon's heads as armrests and claws as feet. The piece
Leather, Oak
Antique Asian Hand Carved Full Body Dragon Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Asian hand carved full body dragon armchair Rare full body dragon arm / side chair
Wood
Pair of 19th Century English Dark Oak Carved Dragon Armchairs
Located in Troy, MI
style dragons on the crest. Decorative scrolled arm, turned details on the spreaders and legs with a
Oak
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Japanese Twin Dragon Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dark stained elm hardwood open armchair, the back carved with twin entwined dragons bodies with
Wood
Sold
H 35.63 in W 26.78 in D 21.26 in
EXQUISITE CIRCA 1880 QING DYNASTY CARVED HARDWOOD CHINESE DRAGON ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chinese Export circa 1880-1900 hand carved Rosewood armchair with oversized curled Dragon Please note the
Hardwood
A Japanese Export Carved Rosewood Armchair with Dragon Handles
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Japanese Export Carved Rosewood Armchair with Dragon Handles Circa 1920 Origin: Japan Height
Pair of Qing Dynasty "Dragon and Cloud" Motif Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful and exquisitely carved pair of armchairs is from Szechuan Province, China and date
Hardwood
19th Century French Armchair Upholstered in Magical Ming Dragon Fabric
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is upholstered in Johnson Hartig/Libertine for Schumacher Magical Ming Dragon fabric
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 35.25 in W 27.5 in D 23 in
Vintage Chinese Figural Carved Hardwood Armchair with Dragons, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
flanking scroll elements, dragon form arms and figural carved hardwood armchair, scroll and foliate skirt
Wood, Hardwood
Sold
H 43.5 in W 27.5 in D 25 in
Antique Armchair Desk Dining Accent Mahogany Dragons by Stickley & Brandt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Accent Mahogany Armchair with Carved Dragons by STICKLEY & BRANDT Arms have carved dragon heads, molded
Mahogany
Sold
H 45.67 in W 25.99 in D 20.08 in
Vintage circa 1940s Japanese Export Dragon Throne Armchair Heavy Hardwood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very decorative high back Japanese Export Dragon carved
Hardwood
Sold
H 37 in W 25 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Vintage Oriental Dragon Carved Rosewood Lounge Throne Chair Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage oriental dragon carved rosewood lounge throne armchairs. Items feature upholstered
Rosewood
Sold
H 37.21 in W 29.14 in D 34.06 in
Unusual Pair of 19th Century French Dragons Head Linen Open Armchairs
Located in Benington, Herts
A good quality pair of French 19th century dragons head open armchairs in linen. French, circa
Linen, Mahogany
Sold
H 30.91 in W 29.34 in D 24.41 in
Stamped Japanese circa 1880 Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Dragon Corner Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Hardwood corner chair with oversized curled Dragon back rest A very good looking well made and
Hardwood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 20.28 in
Original circa 1900 Scottish Celtic Dragon Poker Work Walnut Savonarola Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Dragon Pokerwork Savonarola armchair in solid walnut This is one of the most decorative and heavily
Walnut
Sold
H 53.5 in W 26 in D 28 in
2 Antique Japanese Imperial Meiji Elm High Relief Carved Dragon Throne Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
and meticulous carved dragon motif. At the center are a pair of orchids flanked by sprawling dragons
Elm
Sold
H 31.89 in W 24.61 in D 22.05 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Redwood Dragon and Lion Foo Dogs Armchair circa 1870
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
lacquered dragon and Lion Foo dog throne armchair A really rare an expertly hand-carved piece, the detail
Elm
Chinese Dragon Chair in Elaborately Carved Rosewood
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
28" wide x 31" deep x 45" high A very finely executed Dragon Chair in elaborately carved
Rosewood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Carved Japanese Dragon Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Nice early 20th century carved Japanese dragon chair.
Hardwood
Pair of Chinese Jichimu Deco Chairs with Crooked Dragon Arms
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese Deco club chair made of Jichimu (Chicken Wing Wood) with stylized crooked dragon arm and
Chenille, Wood
Sold
H 40 in W 29 in D 21 in
2 Antique Chinese Export Hight Relief Dragon Carved Elm Dining Throne Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Early 20th century Chinese armchairs. Made from elm in a deep black finish with elaborately
Elm
Stunning Pair of French Leather Club Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
arms, all original. You ought to buy these if you missed the Eileen Gray "dragon" armchair, ($28
Walnut, Leather
Sold
H 35.5 in W 28 in D 23 in
Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Figural Throne Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
carved with sculptural back of coiling dragons with a Phoenix at the crown. Features contoured arms
Rosewood
Pair of Modernist Armchairs in Dragon Green Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of modernist armchairs with lightly refinished rich wood frames. Newly upholstered dragon green
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Asian Style Carved Armchairs with Dragons
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved frame with dragons, birds and floral decoration. Red tufted upholstered cushion.
Sold
H 37.6 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Lovely Antique Chinese Export 1920 Qing Dynasty Carved Dragon Throne Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Throne chair with oversized Dragon back rest A very good looking well-made and decorative chair, made
Hardwood
Sold
H 49.22 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
12 Neil Busby Dragon Carver Dining Armchairs Leather 22-Carat Gold Tips
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Dragon dining table which has 22-carat gold teeth and eye sockets with man made Ruby eyes, I have
Gold Plate
Sold
H 52.5 in W 24 in D 19 in
Art Nouveau Style Japanese High-Back Dragon and Phoenix Armchair in Carved Wood
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Nouveau style Japanese-export high-back armchair with highly detailed carved wood dragon and
Wood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 19.1 in D 25.4 in
Very Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Wood Armchair Dragons and Bats
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
armchairs I have ever seen depicting dragons and bats A rare find, almost every square inch of this chair
Teak
Sold
H 38 in W 24.5 in D 23.25 in
Set of 10 Carved Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs Dragon Face Arm Terminals
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
beautiful acanthis carving and ball and claw feet as well as a pair of armchairs with dragon faced terminals
Mahogany
Sold
H 38 in W 27 in D 30 in
Antique Chinese Deeply Carved Figural Hardwood Armchair & Upholstered Seat C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Antique Chinese Deeply Carved Figural Hardwood Armchair with Dragons, Floral and Foliate Elements
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 18.51 in Dm 13.39 in
Eileen Gray for Jumo French Art Deco Bakelite Desk or Table Lamp, Late 1930s
By Eileen Gray
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
mythification of her image. In February 2009, a "Dragons" armchair made by Gray between 1917-1919 (acquired
Metal, Copper
Sold
H 44.49 in W 26.19 in D 22.25 in
The Queens Own Royal 5th Battalion India Carved Chinese Export Dragon Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1880 Chinese export dragon
Walnut
Sold
H 46.5 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
Pair of Celtic Style Gothic Carved Dragon Head Pearl in Mouth Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of gorgeous carved gothic dragon head with pearl in mouth arm chairs, believed to be of Celtic
Walnut
Sold
H 43.12 in W 38.98 in D 26.97 in
Very Rare Pair of Large Marble Backed Chinese Dragon Carved Throne Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
throne armchairs with marble backrests and ornate dragon detailing A really rare and expertly hand
Marble
Sold
H 30.32 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in
Chinese Quin Dynasty Carved Rosewood Dragon & Lion Foo Dog Armchair, circa 1870
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
dynasty, circa 1870 hand-carved solid rosewood dragon and lion foo dog throne armchair Please note the
Rosewood
French Medieval Gothic Walnut Dragon Head and Tapestry Throne Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Unique French Medieval Gothic throne chair with carved walnut dragon heads, intricate tapestry
Walnut, Tapestry
Sold
H 45 in W 26 in D 19 in
Chinese Heavily Carved Polychrome Throne Chair, Phoenix & Dragon, circa 1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
with central medallion of phoenix surrounded by grape laden vines, seat with central dragon, en verso
Wood, Hardwood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 26 in D 21.5 in
Antique Carved Mahogany Savonarola Folding X Figural Dragon Throne Arm Chair Sea
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Savonarola mahogany Campaign arm chair. Features a serpentine X frame with dragon / lion
Mahogany
Rare Swan Leda Lounge Chair by Suzanne Geismar
By Vermillion, Suzanne Geismar
Located in Miami, FL
Rare swan Leda lounge chair designed by Suzanne Geismar for Vermillion, inspired by the "dragon
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 51.19 in W 27.96 in D 21.07 in
Exquisite Antique Japanese 1880 Qing Dynasty Carved Dragon Throne Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Throne chair with oversized Dragon back rest. A very good looking well-made and decorative armchair
Wood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Black Qing Dynasty Carved Dragon and Lion Foo Dogs Armchairs, circa 1870
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
solid elm ebonised dragon and Lion Foo dog throne armchairs A really rare an expertly hand carved
Elm
Sold
H 53.55 in W 42.13 in D 28.75 in
Rare Chinese Export Dragons Phoenix Bird Writing Table Desk and Matching Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
armchair with dragons and phoenix birds A very good looking and well made set. I’ve never seen a matched
Wood
SET OF THREE CHAIRS AND TWO CHINESE ARMCHAIRS end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
, "dragons" Dim.: (armchairs) 95 x 43 x 40 cm. Dim.: (chairs) 98 x 43 x 40 cm good conditions
Wood
Chinese Carved Dragon Armchair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a great Chinese hand-carved dragon armchair that is also carved on the sides and back.
Wood
Antique Carved Rosewood Japanese Meiji Period Dragon Armchair
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Asian Japanese style Meiji Period dragon armchair, unbranded. Solid rosewood, hand
Rosewood
Exceptional Opposing pair of Antique Dragon Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional opposing pair of turn or the century, 1890's to 1910 chinese dragon chairs. Bold
Japanese Carved Wood Dragon Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is an extremely well carved Japanese dragon armchair with a slat seat.
Wood
English Chippendale Armchair with Dragon Claw Foot
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning English Chippendale armchair with dragon claw foot.
Walnut
Carved Lacquered Chinese Open Armchair w Landscape Dragon Detail
Located in New Orleans, LA
Made of carved, red lacquered and polychromed wood.
Dragon Chair
Located in Woodstock, NY
Fully carved, tall back armchair, with dragon motif. This is simply the best of its kind. See
Fantastic Dragon Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful and rare late 19th century Japanese chair carved with dragons on the arms and on the
Wood
Japanese 19th Century Carved Dragon Chair Original Paint
Located in Allentown, PA
Japanese 19th century carved dragon chair original paint Carved Roostr back painted seat.
Boxwood
Near Pair of 19th Century Chinese Dragon Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These are a superb pair of Chinese carved wood dragon chairs. Intertwined back and arm rest with
Wood
Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinese carved and polychrome painted horseshoe back armchair with dragon head arms, floral and
Shell, Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Dragon Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful fantasy piece that includes scrolling dragons, pearls etc.
Wood
$1,850
H 4 in W 4.63 in D 0.25 in
"Mowgli in the Jungle", Rare Bronze Art Deco Plaquette w/ Nude Male by Delamarre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This diminutive version of one of Raymond Delamarre's greatest sculptural works -- which depicts Mowgli (Rudyard Kipling's character) walking through the jungle accompanied by two li...
Bronze
Solid Oak Dovetail Record Crate
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favourite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect...
Brass
Green Oval Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare oval-shaped Green Chinese Art Deco rug. Measures: 2' x 3'10'' Chinese Art Deco rugs are known for their striking mix of asymmetrical patterns, vibrant colors, and traditio...
Wool
$750 / item
H 11.8 in W 16.2 in D 4 in
Walt Disney Film Archives, the Animated Movies 1921-1968, Collector's Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hardcover, 620 pages, 41.1 x 30 cm (16.2 x 11.8 in.) in clamshell box. With portfolio of 5 cel setups, 37.6 x 30 cm (14.8 x 11.8 in.) and 30 x 36.3 cm (11.8 x 14.3 in.), and 64-page ...
Other
$4,903
H 74.81 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1820-1840. 77 drawers each with Chinese script for, herbs, minerals and natural remedies. Original restored lacquer with a wonderful warm color...
Elm
Midcentury Adrian Pearsall for Craft Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Mid-Century Modern gondola sofa attributed to Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Features an angular case with distinctive canted arms at each end, and a low sleek profile. ...
Fabric, Walnut
Qing Dynasty Coffee Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood coffee table with square top. The table has a natural age-related patina. From Jiangsu province, Qing period, 1860-1880.
Elm
$2,995
H 36 in W 70.5 in D 0.5 in
Japanese Asian Signed Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Herons in the Winter Snow
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel Showa Period Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape scene with a group of Herons frolicking in the snow covered bare Winter branches of a la...
Silver Leaf
Lalique Cristal necklace Dragon
By Lalique
Located in Geneva, CH
Cristal carved pendant Celestial Dragon. Crimped with vermeil (gold). Black twisted silk cord 40cm, adjustable. Signed LALIQUE. Mint condition
Crystal, Vermeil
$3,995
H 68.75 in W 71.5 in D 14.25 in
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Triple Bookcase, Circa 1890s
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival triple bookcase cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Carved oak, with glass front doors. Cabinets lo...
Glass, Oak
$5,800
H 71 in W 50 in D 22 in
Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this cabinet captures our attention with ...
Wood
$3,400
H 15.75 in W 14.25 in D 7 in
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...
Wood, Softwood, Lacquer
$385,000
H 38 in W 36 in D 21 in
Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...
Bronze
Mid-Century Isamu Noguchi Hawkeye Measured Time Clock and Timer
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Noguchi's first mass-produced design, completed circa 1932, predating his design for the "Radio Nurse" baby monitor by about five years. Produced by Stevenson Manufacturing...
Metal
$2,239
H 9.06 in Dm 6.3 in
Charles Catteau for Boch Keramis Art Deco Vase with Stylized Swallows, Belgium
By Boch Freres Keramis, Charles Catteau
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful rare Art Deco vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis. In very good condition. Decor D.3288, Signature Stamped. Depictive with a repetition offour flying swallows...
Ceramic
19th Century Famille Rose Chinese Export Punch Bowl, Koi Decorated
Located in Manhasset, NY
Fine Ch'ing dynasty export Famille Rose large punch bowl, hand-painted porcelain, in very colorful everyday scenes of the upper socioeconomic level of Chinese society during the peri...
Porcelain
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