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Period: 1940s
Vintage Modernist Floor Vase by Andersson & Johansson Höganäs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large earthenware floor vase with a handle from Andersson & Johansson Höganäs. Generous, smooth form with eggshell white glaze.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Floor Vase by Greta Runeborg for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Handmade floor vase with an interesting rustic relief decor. Greta Runeborg worked at Upsala-Ekeby during the 1940s.
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Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain amphora, Rosenthal, Germany, 1949
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain amphora made of ecru porcelain, decorated with gilding and a bouquet of flowers motif. Amphora produced by the excellent German Rosenthal label, signed with a mark from 194...
Category

German Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Venini Murano Fulvio Bianconi Handkerchief White Latimo
Located in Uccle, BE
This is a vintage circa 1950 fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Murano in Italy. The vase is made from white latimo glass The shape of old handke...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

1940s Hand Hammered Studded Patinated Copper Pot With Handles
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Hand Hammered Studded Copper Pot With Handles Beautiful patina and hammered finish
Category

Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Black and Bronze Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Black and bronze Murano glass vase. A lovely decorative piece shaped as if it's a sack with a tie.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Georg Jensen Crystal Decanter
Located in Stamford, CT
An Art Deco style crystal pyramid decanter with a silver top designed by Harald Nielsen in the first half of the twentieth century.
Category

Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Vintage Lilac and Transparent Murano Glass Vase by Alberto Donà, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. This is a lilac and transparent Murano glass vase. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent ...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa, 'battuto-velato' vase, 1940
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), large 'battuto-velato' vase, 1940 wheel-carved glass, battuto -velato surface produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy 30 cm (height) signed with two-line aci...
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940, signed
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940 Hand-blown glass, battuto surface produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy 24 cm (height) signed with two-line a...
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

"Seashells and Coral, " Unique Art Deco Vase with Gold Glaze by Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Its gold-on-brown glazes softly glistening in the light, this lovely and unique vase by Waylande Gregory depicts a variety of undersea life, including nautilus shells and starfish on...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Off white Floor Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. 1940's.
Located in Goteborg, SE
Large floor vase by the Swedish ceramic designer Anna-Lise Thomson. Made in the 1940's at Upsala-Ekeby.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Argenta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautifully crafted Argenta vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg in Sweden during the 1940s. This elegant piece features the signature deep green crackled glaze with verti...
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver Leaf

BAROVIER&TOSO - Vaso in pesante vetro di murano con bolle d’aria anni 40.
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier & Toso, importante vaso in vetro pesante di murano leggermente iridato e con inclusioni di bolle d’aria e grosse costolature laterali a forma di foglie stilizzate . Original...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Royal Copenhagen Jais Nielsen Ceramic Vase in Ox Blood Glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Jais Nielsen ceramic vase in ox blood glaze. Stamped with the three blue waves for Royal Copenhagen. Measures: 20 cm x 15 cm. In perfe...
Category

Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

1940 Mexican Hand Painted Ceramic Aztec Revival Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare ceramic vase hand painted "Juego de Pelota" aztec warrior-player. Made in Mexico City, circa 1940. signed and dated. Unknown artist and Material.
Category

Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Danish Just Andersen Circular Pewter Vase
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen pewter vase produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940 - 1950's. The vase is marked with Just. Andersens triangle mark...
Category

Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Large Daum Nancy flared vase in bubble glass with lorraine cross 1940
By Daum
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large French vase from the 1940s by Daum De Nancy. Entirely in thick bubbled and blown orange/amber glass. High-quality craftsmanship. Very fine vintage condition, with slight traces...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Mexican Enamelware
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this vintage Mexican enamelware, circa 1940.
Category

Mexican Folk Art Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Art Deco / Etruscan Style Vintage Tulip Vase with Glazed Ceramic Amphoras, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This wonderful piece is made with white ad brown glazed ceramic amphoras with a crackle effect. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of...
Category

Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Gio Ponti Richard Ginori Vase Ceramic Gold Red, 1940, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Gio Ponti Richard Ginori vase ceramic gold red 1940 Italy.
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Lavenia “Guido Andlovitz “Vase Ceramic 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Guido Andlovitz.
Category

Italian Other Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Sevres Style Porcelain Bolted Urns Garnitures
Located in Dallas, TX
Sevres style porcelain bolted urns, 19th c., royal blue ground, raised gilt enamel, hand-painted reserves with flowers, fluted plinth, rising on gilt met...
Category

Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Large Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Arabia Finland, 1940s
Located in Balen, BE
Large Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Arabia Finland – 1940s This striking Art Deco ceramic vase by Arabia Finland, dating to the 1940s, showcases a rare and refined combination of form an...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Uhlemeyer Table Vase Ceramic German Pottery Green and Terra Cotta Red
Located in Hamburg, DE
Table base created by Richard Uhlemeyer, German ceramist, beautiful glaze in dark green and terra cotta red shades, size 9.5cm diameter x 43cm, perfect condition.   
Category

German Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Louis Dage, French Ceramist, Large Art Deco Vase in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Louis Dage (1885 - 1961), French ceramist. Large Art Deco vase in glazed ceramics. 1940s. Measures: 31 x 19 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Lacquered Ceramic Vase by Laveno Chinoiserie Style, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s. This blue lacquered ceramic vase by Laveno, Italy. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in...
Category

Italian Post-Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pierre Gire, aka Pierre d'Avesn. Art Deco vase in purple art glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), also known as Pierre d'Avesn, France. Art Deco vase in purple art glass. Approximately from the 1940s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: Height: 16.5 cm x Diameter: 14.4 cm. Pierre Gire (1901-1984), alias Pierre d'Avesn, At the age of only 14, he worked for Rene Lalique for 10 years. During this period, he designed Lalique's famous "Serpent" vase as well as the "Tourbillons" vase. Two of the most expensive...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase Corrosi Series by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase from the Corroso series designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso in the 1940s. Biography Designer, businessman, ceramic artist. Born in Chioggia, he attended the Istitut...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier Midcentury Murano Glass and Gold Leaf Italian Vase, 1940
Located in Milano, IT
Vase Barovier Murano glass 1940, worked with gold leaf. Iridescent.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Marcello Fantoni Early Ceramic Vase
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fantastic studio vase by Marcello Fantoni, Italian, (born 1915).
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Giulio Radi Hand Blown Vessel with Silver and Gold Foil with Murrhines, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Footed vessel with base in hand blown clear glass with gold foil and body in green glass with silver foil and murrhines by Giulio Radi for Arte...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Art Deco/Modern Vase in Blue and Deep Orange, France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Possibly by the Primavera workshop established by Le Printemps department store in Paris, this marvelous vase is executed in deep blue and orange glazes, with splashes of ivory. Prim...
Category

French Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Dark Blue Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Early 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning dark blue ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand probably in the 1940s since it is marked Sverige instead of Swede...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

1940's " dog " porcelain vase attributed to Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1940's " dog and snails " porcelain vase attributed to Bing & Grøndahl
Category

Danish Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Handmade stoneware pitcher with applied handle and pale green feather glaze. Signed on underside.
Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Ceramic Jar by Richard Uhlemeyer in Grey and Off-White
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare ceramic jar by Richard Uhlemeyer, German ceramist, Large vase, beautiful glaze in grey and off-white shades Germany, 1940s, stamped at the bottom edge, perfect condition, ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pol Chambost, French ceramist. Hand-decorated ceramic vase.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pol Chambost (1906-1983), French ceramist. Hand-decorated ceramic vase with burgundy-toned glaze. Approximately from the 1940s. In good condition with few minor insignificant nicks. ...
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French Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Vase in Glazed Ceramics with Leaf Decoration
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Vase in glazed ceramics with leaf decoration. Dated 1944. Measures: 24 x 13 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Argenta Art Deco Ceramic Vase, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Argenta Art Deco ceramic vase with a lid decorated with silver inlaid. Sweden 1940s. Measures 25 x 25 cm. Marked Gustavsberg, Kåge. In perfect conditio...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Amazing Art Deco Original, Liqueur Crystal Bottle, Italy 1940
Located in Catania, IT
Amazing Art Deco Liqueur Bottle in ground Crystal with geometric inserts in shades of Dark Green. Ideal item to furnish your home with style. Cap height 3.54 inches.
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Very nice ceramic vase in the style of Jean Besnard, Vallauris France circa 1940
Located in NICE, FR
This ceramic vase, in the style of Jean Besnard, showcases an elegant hourglass silhouette with a textured, hand-incised surface. The deep matte black glaze is punctuated by a rhythmic pattern of small, elongated indentations revealing the natural clay beneath, creating a striking contrast. The flared rim, subtly glazed with a glossy finish, enhances its sculptural presence. The design is evocative of Besnard’s innovative approach, where texture and form harmonize to produce tactile, visually engaging pieces. This vase embodies the essence of French Art Deco ceramics...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain vase in modern design
Located in København, Copenhagen
Thorkild Olsen (1890 - 1973) for Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain vase in modernist design. 1942. Model 4060. Marked. First factory quality. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 18.8 cm ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Carlo Scarpa, 'Murrina del serpente' bowl, Venini 1940
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa, 'Murrina del serpente' bowl, 1940 Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'Murrina del serpente' bowl, 1940 stylised serpent design in black, white and red with opaque murrine, cut s...
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Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Orange Vintage Murano Glass Vase by Fratelli Toso, 1940
Located in Milano, IT
Superb Murano glass vase designed by the Toso brothers in 1940. The vase has very particular nuances ranging from orange to white, thanks to the beautiful processing of the glass. Th...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

1940s Danish Just Andersen Pewter Vase
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen pewter vases produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940´s - 1950´s The vaseis in very good vintage condition and all marked...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Guérin by Roger Guérin, Double-Sided Decor Salt-Glaze Stoneware Vase, 1940s
Located in Frome, GB
This stunning work of art by Roger Guerin hints at Northwest Pacific tribal symbolism with the abstract bear and jaybird décor. This hand-thrown vase is an outstanding example of his...
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Belgian Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Unique Hand Decorated Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern unique vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane. A hand decorated glazed vase with Elephants in light brown, yellow and grey on a white ground. Executed by Rörstrand, Sweden. ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Arne Bang, ceramic jam jar in grooved design. Beautiful dark green glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arne Bang, ceramic jam jar in grooved design. Beautiful dark green glaze. 1940/50s. Perfect condition. Hand signed. With lid by Hugo Grön in nickel silver in Art Deco style and Dani...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver

"Mermaid Riding Hippocampus, " Large, Unique Argenta Covered Jar by Gustavsberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning in size, composition and execution, this large covered jar by the Gustavsberg porcelain works in Sweden features a highly-detailed mermaid ...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

1940s Danish Just Andersen Pewter Vase
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen pewter vases produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940´s - 1950´s The vaseis in vintage condition and marked with Just. An...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Arabia, Finland, Vase in Glazed Porcelain, 1940s/50s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arabia, Finland. Vase in glazed porcelain. Beautiful glaze in deep blue shades. 1940s / 50s. Measures: 19 x 9.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Andre Fau for Boulogne, Art Deco Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Andre Fau (1896-1982) for Boulogne. Art Deco vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful speckled glaze in orange shades, 1940s. Measures: 20.5 x 14 cm. Stamped. I...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

B&G Bing & Grondahl, Presumably Valdemar Pedersen Stoneware Vase
Located in København, Copenhagen
B&G Bing & Grondahl, presumably Valdemar Pedersen stoneware vase. The glaze in brown shades, 1940s-1950s. 1st. assortment. Perfect condition. Mea...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Two Danish ceramic vases, Danico and other. 1940s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two Danish ceramic vases, Danico and other. 1940s. Float glaze and glaze in cow horn technique. Marked. In excellent condition. Large vase with sma...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Giovanni Gariboldi Tall Vase, Italy 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Giovanni Gariboldi (1908 - 1971) For Richard Ginori An important ceramic vase by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori in matte grey tones, the neck decorated with contrasting white...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Glazed Earthenware Vase with Amazons Astride Prancing Horses, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
France, circa 1950 A fine glazed earthenware vase with beautiful depictions of Amazons astride prancing horses. Painted on both sides with different decor. Interesting but unknown ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Swedish Modern Vase in Bronze by Sune Rooth -1942
By Sune Rooth
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool and rare vase in bronze by Sune Rooth -1942. Signed with makers mark. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Please notice that there might be sli...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Richard Ginori Giovanni Gariboldi Vase Yellow White Ceramic, 1945, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional vase Richard Ginori Giovanni Gariboldi vase yellow white ceramic, 1945, Italy.
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Unica vase by Andries Dirk Copier for Leerdam glassfactory 1941
Located in Kiel, SH
This glass vase was designed by Andries Dirk Copier for Leerdam in 1941. It features a sleek and modern design, with clean lines and a simple yet elegant shape. The transparent glass...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

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