$6,237Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare Large Vetri Murano Mushroom Table Lamps, 1970s
By Vetri
Located in Oirlo, LI
This stunning pair of original Murano mushroom table lamps from the 1970s is a rare find.
Murano Glass
Rare 1970s Murano Mushroom Lamp – Hand-Blown Glass with White Diffused Light
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Add a touch of iconic Italian design to your interior with this rare Murano mushroom lamp from the 1970s. Expertly hand-blown on the island of Murano, this piece embodies timeless e...
Murano Glass
$2,400Sale Price / set|50% Off
Set of 4 Murano Mushroom Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with mushroom shaped milky white Murano glass diffusers hand blown with clear stripes / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: height 8 inches, width 8 inch...
Murano Glass
Postmodern Italian Murano Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage postmodern Italian Murano glass mushroom lamp. Features a fun white swirl through the glass.
Murano Glass
$950 / item
Cream Art Glass Murano Mushroom Lamp
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning Murano cream art glass mushroom lamp with a flared top shape.
Art Glass
Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Orange 1980s
By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Murano Style Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Orange with Millefiori and White 1980s.
Art Glass, Blown Glass
1990s Murano Mushroom Glass Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
Glass
$1,200Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of Murano Mushroom Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with mushroom shaped milky white Murano glass diffusers hand blown with clear stripes / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: height 8 inches, width 8 inc...
Murano Glass
Yellow Murano Mushroom Table Lamp by Cenedese from 1980s
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
Retaining its original manufacturer's decal ("Murano Cenedese Vetri"), this lamp is an authenticated piece of Italian design history, marrying sculptural form with the luminous magic...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair Murano Mushroom Table Lamps by Vistosi, Italy 70s
By Vistosi
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Mid Century Murano glass table or nightstands lamps made in Italy in the 70s Made by Vistosi
Murano Glass
$1,700 / set
A Pair of Cream Art Glass Murano Mushroom Lamps
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning pair of Murano cream art glass mushroom lamps with a flared top shape.
Art Glass
Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Green Gold and Pink 1980s
By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Murano Style Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Pink, Gold Murine, Green and White 1980s.
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$559Sale Price|40% Off
Vetri Murano Mushroom Shape Art Glass Murano Table Lamp , italian 1980
By Vistosi, Vetri
Located in La xara, VC
Superb Vetri EGG Table Lamp Murano glass . The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This unique Floor lamp by Vetri in ice frost bicolo...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Laurel Mid-Century Modern Murano Mushroom One Piece Lamp & Shade
By Laurel
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous one piece mushroom lamp base with shade. Has a lamp socket in the base as well as the shade with a separate switch for either. Frosted glass emits a warm pleasant glow when ...
Art Glass, Milk Glass
Mid Century Large Murano Mushroom Table Lamp by Vistosi, Italy 70s
By Vistosi
Located in Lucija, SI
Large Murano glass mushroom table lamp made by Vistosi.
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Mushroom Table Lamps with Enclosed Silver Platelets, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp needs each 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable for use in t...
Murano Glass
Murano Mushroom Lamp by Cenedese with Silver Leaf and Emerald Green Encasement
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
Retaining its original manufacturer's decal ("Murano Cenedese Vetri"), this lamp is an authenticated piece of Italian design history, marrying sculptural form with the luminous magic...
Silver
$885Sale Price|25% Off
Extra Large Murano Grey Art Glass Mushroom Lamp
By Vetri
Located in Toronto, ON
Large Murano mushroom lamp in a rare grey art glass made in the swirl technique.
Art Glass
$792Sale Price|20% Off
Extra Large Murano Art Glass Mushroom Lamp in Cream
Located in Toronto, ON
Extra Large cream Murano mushroom lamp made in the swirl technique.
Art Glass
Pair of Murano Table Lamps Mushroom Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The pair of beautiful Murano mushroom lamps made in Italy in the 1970s.
Murano Glass
White murano table lamps Mushroom Italy 1970s Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Behold this exquisite pair of Murano mushroom lamps, crafted with precision in Italy during the vibrant 1970s.
Murano Glass
Large Murano 70s Mushroom Table Lamp in Pink Swirl Glass
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Large Murano 70s Mushroom Table Lamp in Pink Swirl Glass Extra large vintage Murano mushroom table lamp in amazing pink - bubble gum color in swirl technique.
Murano Glass
Italian Murano 70s Mushroom Table Lamp in Pink Swirl Glass
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano 70s Mushroom Table Lamp in Pink Swirl Glass Original Italian vintage Murano mushroom table lamp in amazing pink - bubble gum color in swirl technique.
Murano Glass
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
A Pair of Extra Large Cream Murano Art Glass Lamps
Located in Toronto, ON
A pair of Extra Large cream Murano mushroom lamps made in the swirl technique.
Art Glass
Pair of Italian Murano 70s mushroom table lamps in blue swirl glass
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Pair of Italian Murano 70s mushroom table lamps in blue swirl glass Original pair of Italian vintage Murano mushroom table lamps in amazing light sky blue color in swirl technique.
Murano Glass
Murano Opaline Light Pink Swirl Mushroom Glass Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
A charming Italian Murano mushroom table lamp, hand-blown in the 1970s from luminous opaline art glass with delicate spiral ribbons of an incredibly soft blush pink.
Murano Glass
Murano Tesserine Glass Mosaic Mushroom Table Lamp Attributed to TAO, Italy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Murano Tesserine Glass Mosaic Mushroom Table Lamp Attributed to TAO, Italy Provenance: Estate of John Loring, former design director of Tiffany & Co.
Metal
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Form Table Lamp on Aluminum Base
By Murano 5
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass mushroom-form table lamp supported by a circular aluminum base (ca. 1970s, Italy).
Aluminum
Vetri Murano, a Rare Italian Mid-Century White Opaque Glass Mushroom Lamp
By Murano 5
Located in London, GB
Vetri Murano. A rare Italian midcentury white opaque glass mushroom lamp.
Glass, Art Glass
Textured Milk Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Laurel Studios
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern mushroom shape table lamp.
Art Glass
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Mod White Murano Glass & Chrome Mushroom Lamp
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Mod White Murano Glass & Chrome Mushroom Lamp Italy- Circa 1970s A stunning Carlo Nason for Mazzega Mod White Murano Glass & Chrome Mushroom Lamp, originati...
Chrome
Pair of Large Vetri Swirl Milk Murano Glass Mushroom Lamps
By Murano 5, Gino Vistosi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very fine large Italian swirl milk Murano glass table lamps. One piece of blown glass design.
Art Glass
$304Sale Price|48% Off
20th Century Murano Blown Glass Paperweight Mushroom
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming little vintage blown art glass ornamental mushroom in translucent and tinted Murano glass, with a curvaceous stem and topped with a shapely cap, flecked with tiny air bubb...
Blown Glass
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Mazzega Italy 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Extraordinary and beautiful, This hand blown Mid-Century Modern Murano glass mushroom table lamp was made by Mazzega, Italy in the 1970s.
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Mazzega Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Toni Zuccheri, Mazzega
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Extraordinary and beautiful, This hand blown Mid-Century Modern Murano glass mushroom table lamp was made by Mazzega, Italy in the 1970s.
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight
By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very unusual, vintage Murano hand blown multicolor millefiori flowers Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool sculptural paperweight.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Charming mushroom-shaped table lamp from Germany, dating to the 1970s.
Murano Glass
$1,100 / item
Mini, Vintage Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A mini handblown milky Murano glass mushroom table lamp from the 1960's.
Murano Glass
Mushroom Murano Glass Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mushroom Murano Glass Table Lamp Italy, 1970s 45 cm H - 37 cm diam.
Milk Glass, Murano Glass
Mushroom Bubble Murano Glass Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Table bedside or desk mushroom lamp in blown orange bubble Murano glass.
Murano Glass
$2,195 / set
Pair New Murano All Glass Mushroom Lamps
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this is a new pair of Murano all glass mushroom style lamps. Lamps are 13” tall and have an opaque, glossy finish white glass mushroom-shaped body/shade with pale ta...
Brass
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Red White Spot Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very unusual, vintage Murano hand blown deep red-orange and white spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool sculptural paperweight.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Murano Italian Art Glass Mushroom Red White Spot Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very unusual, vintage Murano hand blown deep red-orange and white spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool sculptural paperweight.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Pair of Large Vintage Murano Glass Mushroom Lamps
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very impressive pair of large vintage Murano glass mushroom lamps. The glass was hand blown in Murano Italy, they were then imported, assembled and retailed in Germany ...
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Italy, 2000s
Located in Praha, CZ
Satin all glass table lamp made in Italy. 1x60W, E25-E27 bulb US plug adapter included Shipping quote on request
Murano Glass
Murano Style Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Green and Yellow 1980s
By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Murano Style Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Green and Yellow 1980s.
Art Glass, Blown Glass
"Mushroom" Murano Glass Table Desktop Light Made by Vetri Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: "Mushroom" table light desk top light Producer: Vetri Murano, Italy Origin: Italy Age: 1970s Description: Original 1970s modernist...
Murano Glass
$535Sale Price|30% Off
"Incamiciato" Murano Glass Modern Mushroom Table Lamp, 1980s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mushroom-shaped table lamp, handcrafted by the Murano Masters, made of Murano glass "Incamiciato", white and transparent multi-layered glass.
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp with Jellyfish Effect, 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Table lamp made of Murano glass that evokes the elegance of the mushroom-shaped silhouette, so characteristic of the finest designs of the mid to late 20th century, featuring its exc...
Murano Glass
Murano Vetri Large Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Large Mushroom Murano glass table lamp made in Italy in the 1970s.
Murano Glass
Original Murano Glass Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy 1990s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Classic of Italian design — Mushroom table lamp. Made of Murano glass with milky white color in the 1990s.
Murano Glass
Large White Murano Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Huge magnificent swirl Murano glass table lamp Mushroom made in Italy in the 1970s.
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps , Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of nice Murano glass mushrooms table lamps Made in Italy in the late 70s
Murano Glass
Murano Swirl Mushroom Table Lamp Space Age Design, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Murano Swirl mushroom table lamp Space Age Design, 1970s This very special vintage mushroom lamp was designed in the 1970s and manufactured in Italy/Murano.
Murano Glass
"Mushroom" Murano Glass Table Desktop Light Made by Vetri Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: "Mushroom" table light desk top light Producer: Vetri Murano, Italy Origin: Italy Age: 1970s Description: Original 1970s modernist...
Murano Glass
Murano Pink and White Swirl Pattern Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Murano Pink Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, in pink and white swirl pattern, with "Vetri / Murano" label. 15.5" H x 13.5" Diameter.
Murano Glass
Mushroom Paperweight Sculpture Millefiori Murrine Canes Murano Clichy Baccarat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Attributed to Murano, Clichy, Baccarat or Saint Louis. Ideal for the discerning collector rare and unique art objects or desk accessories.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Large murano glass mushroom lamp by Zonca, Italy, 1970s
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Extremely rare light piece by Zonca, one of Murano's top manufacturers. The lamp is in perfect condition and gives amazing light. The lamp is signed on the inside, on the light fitt...
Murano Glass
Italian Hand Made Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare vintage all glass hand made table lamp from Verona (Italy). It is a beautiful piece of lighting from the 1990's.
Murano Glass
$1,085Sale Price|29% Off
XL Mushroom Table Lamp, Blue Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
Exceptionally beautiful and large original vintage Murano glass mushroom lamp from Italy. Large version with 38 cm / 13 inch.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 13 in Dm 12 in
Murano Mushroom Table Lamp by Gino Vistosi with Clear Glass Swirl, Midcentury
By Murano 5
Located in Madison, WI
Murano mushroom table lamp by Gino Vistosi with clear glass swirl.
Blown Glass, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 20.07 in Dm 14.96 in
1960s Murano Mushroom Art Glass two-light large Table Lamp with Spiral Pattern
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
A fine and rare Italian hand blown Murano Mushroom glass table lamp from the 1960s. The light consists of an ivory lacquered metal base and an elegant hand-blown cased glass with ton...
Metal
Vistosi Murano Mushroom Tischleuchte Glas 1970
By Vistosi
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Diese elegante Tischleuchte in Mushroom-Form aus den 1970er Jahren wird Vistosi / Murano zugeschrieben.
Murano Glass
Vetri Murano Swirl Glass Mushroom Lamps, Pair
By Murano 5
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantastic pair of swirl glass mushroom shaped lamps by Vetri Murano. Shallow glass shades with inset brass capped finials connects to glass base via metal light housing.
Blown Glass
1970 Murano style Glass Mushroom Table Lamps - A Paie
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Staten Island, NY
Yellow Murano Attributed Glass Mushroom Lamps - a Pair, circa 1970 They are perfect for your bedside tables or anywhere in the house.
Glass
Mushroom Desk Lamp for Vetri Murano
By Vetri
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Cream swirled Murano glass lamp in mushroom form by Vetri.
Murano Glass
Gino Vistosi Mushroom-Shaped Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mushroom-form table lamp in opaque white Murano glass.
Murano Glass
Funfetti Murano Art Glass Mushroom Lamp
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Fanciful art glass lamps in the form of mushrooms were made in the islands of Murano, Italy during the 1960s.
Art Glass
Mushroom Table Lamp with Murano Glass Italy
Located in Lisbon, IT
Mushroom table lamp with Murano glass Italy. White top illuminates.
Ceramic, Glass
Unavailable
H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps by Guido De Majo for RES Murano, Italy
By Res
Located in Lugano, TI
Beautiful couple of Murano glass mushroom table lamps by Guido de Majo for RES Murano, Italy.
Murano Glass
Mid century modern Laurel frosted murano glass mushroom lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Portland, OR
Vintage laurel mushroom table lamp, hand blown and made of one solid piece of frosted Murano glass.
Murano Glass
Swirl Mushroom Table Lamp in Murano Glass by Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Lugano, TI
Splendid swirl Murano glass table lamp. Made of hand blown cased glass. Original label “Vetri VM Murano".
Murano Glass
Mushroom table lamp, murano Swirl Glass 1970
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
This Is and original Swirl Murano Glass lamp from 1970. Handmade in Murano by Venetia "Vetri Murano" masterglass designer. Impressive light shade, no break, very good condition
Blown Glass
Vintage Mushroom Table Lamp in Grey Murano Glass, 1970s
By Vetri, Gambaro & Poggi
Located in HEILOO, NL
Beautiful mouth-blown glass table lamp made of Murano glass from the 1970s. attributed to Gambaro e Poggi for Vetri. The glass has different shades of gray swirled glass which ...
Murano Glass
Unusual Mushroom Shaped Murano Italian Glass Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a great looking accent lamp that has a light in the base as well as in the shade. The base is cased, a light cream over white and the shade has an overall pattern.
Glass
Gino Vistosi Style Murano Art Glass Mushroom Lamp
By Vetri, Gino Vistosi
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Fanciful art glass lamps in the form of mushrooms were made in the islands of Murano, Italy during the 1960s.
Art Glass
Murano Art Glass Mushroom Lamp by Gino Vistosi
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Gino Vistosi's fanciful lamps made in the islands of Murano, Italy during the 1960s are hard to find. This marvelous example features a design of milk and clear handblown glass. (Al...
Blown Glass
Unavailable
H 23.63 in Dm 11.03 in
Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps Mushroom Shaped
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Murano glass table lamps. Orange base with glass mushroom form shades and a chrome plated metal frame.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 17.33 in W 14.97 in D 7.09 in
Murano Glass Table Mushroom lamp original with certificate white and Murrine
Located in Venice, VE
Light up your environment with the timeless beauty of Murano art glass. We present a unique table lamp, handcrafted by the renowned glass masters of Murano. This charming table lamp,...
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 22.84 in Dm 15.75 in
Italian Murano White Glass Mushroom Shape Table Lamp by Cenedese, 1980s
By Cenedese
Located in Carpi, Modena
Rare table lamp made entirely of Murano glass by Cenedese company. The electrical system is original and functional.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 18.9 in Dm 16.93 in
Large Vintage by Veluce (48hx45d cm) Murano Glass mushroom table Lamp, Italy
By Veluce
Located in Firenze, FI
Vintage classic mushroom swirl Murano glass table lamp by VeLuce (Made in Italy) in the 1970s.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 12.6 in Dm 11.82 in
Murano Onfale Mushroom Opaline Lamp Luciano Vistosi for Artemide, 1978
By Luciano Vistosi
Located in Halstead, GB
Murano Onfale Mushroom Opaline Lamp Luciano Vistosi for Artemide, 1978 This lamp is the medium size in the range and has been rewired - this can be changed to receiving country st...
Opaline Glass
Unavailable
H 9.85 in Dm 8.27 in
Fungo Mushroom Lamp Fungo by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Murano, Italy in 1956
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
Rare brown beige Fungo Mushroom lamp designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini & Co on the island of Murano, Italy in 1956.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 12.6 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Pair of MidCentury Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps for Vetri Italy 1960
By Vetri
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of two hand-blown Murano glass table lamps for Vetri, Italy, in the 1960s.
Murano Glass
Gino Vistoso Murano Glass Mushroom Shaped Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
White and transparent Murano glass table lamp by Gino Vistosi With original wiring. All our lights are checked and tested. Because of the lower voltage standard in the USA (110v...
Blown Glass
Peill & Putzler Mushroom Lamp
By Peill & Putzler
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
This cool mushroom table lamp is designed by Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. It has beautiful white opaline glass and is in really good condition. It has a small sport of damage on the...
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 15.75 in Dm 13.78 in
Big Murano Glass Beige Floor or Table Lamp Attributed to Venini, Italy 1960s
By Murano 5, Massimo Vignelli
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Brownish beige hand blown Murano glass Mushroom lamp in the style of Massimo Vignelli.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 22.04 in Dm 13.18 in
Murano 1970s Mushroom Swirled Art Glass XL Size Four-Light Table Lamp
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
A fine Italian 1970s XL size swirled mushroom Murano glass table lamp, in very good condition.
Brass
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
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