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Place of Origin: Asian
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Copper, Iron
A Rare 19th Century South Indian Bronze Breastplate
Located in London, GB
South India, circa 1860
A mid nineteenth century South Indian bronze breastplate symbolising fertility, decorated with a necklace to the chest.
Height 40.00cm
Width 28.00cm
Depth...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
TOPPAI JINGASA EDO PERIOD - 18-19th Century - Japan
Located in TEYJAT, FR
This is a custom-made historical Japanese hat known as Jinggasa, worn by samurai during the Edo period (1603-1868), around the 18th to 19th century. Within the category of Jingasa, t...
Category
Late 18th Century Edo Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Leather, Textile, Paper
Toppai kabuto, Signed Haruta Yoshimasa and dated 1802
Located in Milano, IT
Toppai kabuto,
Samurai helmet from the Kajiwara clan.
Edo period, dated 1802.
Signatures:
筑藩士官 梶原 景泰 命春田 昌芳造之 享和二年壬 秋也
Chikushū (?) Shikan (officer) Kajiwara Kageyasu (?) Mikoto (lo...
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Early 19th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Naga Ceremonial Shields from the Naga Tribe in Burma 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Behold the captivating beauty and profound cultural significance of the Naga Ceremonial Shield, a remarkable piece of artistry and heritage. This exceptional shield, exquisitely craf...
Category
Late 18th Century Tribal Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Hide, Paint
JINGASA - ICHIMON-GASA EDO Period 19th Century Samurai Helmet Japan
Located in TEYJAT, FR
JINGASA - ICHIMON-GASA EDO Period 19th Century
Jingasa, flat-shaped Samurai headdress made of wood, the exterior covered with black lacquer depicting a brown kamon, a Japanese heral...
Category
Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wood
Naga Ceremonial Shields from the Naga Tribe in Burma 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Behold the captivating beauty and profound cultural significance of the Naga Ceremonial Shield, a remarkable piece of artistry and heritage. This exceptional shield, exquisitely craf...
Category
Late 18th Century Tribal Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Hide, Paint
Naga Ceremonial Shields from the Naga Tribe in Burma 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Behold the captivating beauty and profound cultural significance of the Naga Ceremonial Shield, a remarkable piece of artistry and heritage. This exceptional shield, exquisitely craf...
Category
Late 18th Century Tribal Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Hide, Paint
Naga Ceremonial Shields from the Naga Tribe in Burma 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Behold the captivating beauty and profound cultural significance of the Naga Ceremonial Shield, a remarkable piece of artistry and heritage. This exceptional shield, exquisitely craf...
Category
Late 18th Century Tribal Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Hide, Paint
A Hizen Katana in koshirae
Located in Milano, IT
A Hizen Katana in koshirae
Signed 肥前國河内大掾藤原正廣
Hizen kuni kawachi daijō Fujiwara Masahiro
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Early Edo Period (1615-1867)
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NBTHK Hozon Tōken
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Nagasa [leng...
Category
17th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Ancient Antique Luristan Bronze Short Sword / Knife / Early Iron Age Weapon
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Ancient Luristan bronze short sword with green patina.
Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, a region of nowadays Western Iran ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Samuraï Maeda Armor
Located in Paris, FR
Armor Samuraï Maeda, ceremonial armor
with handcrafted helmet and protects.
Made with original japanese fabrics only use for
samuraï armor confection, ...
Category
1930s Vintage Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Fabric, Glass
Japanese Camp Knife, 1960s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Japanese camp knife with a leather sheath. Blade stamped 'Japan.' Traditional stacked leather handle in black with red and white accent rings. Full tang blade running strai...
Category
1960s Vintage Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
A Very Fine Set of Persian Chiselled Armour
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Set of Persian Chiselled Armour
Steel, gold, gilt, mail; iron and brass, leather
Dated 1797
Persia
Late 18th Century
Size: helmet: 70cm long - 27½ ins long / shield...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold, Brass, Steel, Iron
Hon-kozane ni-mai do tosei gusoku
Located in Milano, IT
Hon-kozane ni-mai do tosei gusoku
Samurai armor in revival style
Edo Period, 17th to 18th century
Signature on kabuto: Jōshū jū Saotome Ietada
Kabuto [helmet]: A russet iron (tetsu sabiji) sixty-two plate kabuto, each mounted with twenty-five small tapered standing rivets (ko-boshi) of decreasing size; the front plate, larger than the others, is fitted with two lines of rivets, while the rear one is left empty, for a total of 1.550 rivets.
The typical "Saotome-byo", an extra rivet which is almost an additional signature of the Saotome armorers, is visible inside.
Maedate [helmet crest]: Kuwagata (stylized horns) with shakudo kuwagata-dai (support) fitted with three hanabishi (flower-shaped family crest) and a large gilt-wood peony
Menpō [mask]: A russet iron (tetsu sabiji) ressei-men (mask with fierce expression)
Dō [cuirass]: Ni-mai dō (made in two parts) with hon-kozane (true scale) construction. Stencilled leather plates with engraved shakudo borders, fine pierced kanamono (application) bearing a hanabishi.
Sode [shoulder guards]: Large type (ō-sode), with fine kanamono and decorations.
Kote [sleeves]: In russet iron, with a hanabishi on the back of the hand (tekko).
Haidate [thigh guard]: Of hakama type (full trousers), made of tied rectangular iron plates.
Suneate [shin guards]: Finished in black urushi lacquer.
Accessories: A saihai (commander’s baton); high-level kara-bitsu (storage box)
With its large sode (shoulder guards) and old-fashioned construction, the style of the armor is reminiscent of the medieval suits...
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Late 17th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
A Jawhar Sword With Calligraphy, By Asad Allah, Period Of Shah Abbas
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Persian sword crafted by Asad Allah in the 17th century during the reign of Shah Abbas.
translate: Victory from God and conquest is near, an...
Category
17th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Chinese Woven Bamboo Foot Soldier's Helmet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This conical woven hat originates from 19th century China and is expertly crafted entirely of bamboo. The outside consists of slivers of bamboo woven together with rattan strips, sec...
Category
Early 19th Century Qing Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bamboo
Small Silver “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small Silver “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath. These are often Extremely well Crafted with Extraordinary inlaid Silver Designs accentuated with “Neillo”. This Inlaid Handl...
Category
16th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Silver “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath
Located in Middleburg, VA
Silver “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath. These are often Extremely well Crafted with Extraordinary inlaid Silver Designs accentuated with “Neillo”. They Often have Ivory Ha...
Category
Mid-17th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Large Silver “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath
Located in Middleburg, VA
Large Silver “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath. These are often Extremely well Crafted with Extraordinary inlaid Silver Designs accentuated with “Neillo”. This Inlaid Handl...
Category
16th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Fine Samurai Katana Storage Container with Gilded Crest
This fine Samurai Katana storage container is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It ...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Edo Period Samurai Armor Storage Box with Leather Cover
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Rare Leather Cover Decorated with Samurai Clan Crest
This rare leather cover is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is dated to the Mid Edo period, circa 17-18th cent...
Category
17th Century Edo Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Leather
Edo Period Spectacular Samurai Abumi, Stirrups Inlayed with Silver
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Spectacular Samurai Stirrups
These spectacular samurai stirrups are a fine example of Japanese craftsmanship. They are made of iron with silver and b...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver, Bronze
China Pair Hand Carved "Long Swords" with Custom Presentation Case
Located in South Burlington, VT
An opportunity to acquire a handsomely cased duo (2) of monumental hand carved stone swords or sabers from China. These are no ordinary swords. These unusual swords were probably int...
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20th Century Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Limestone
18th c(Edo period) certified samurai armor (yoroi) in exceptional st. Preservati
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Elaborately made set of armor , reflecting high social status of the owner. It is appears austere and yet sophisticated with multiple gilded family crests and arabesque design on gilded copper fittings. Very fine 32 plate Kabuto helmet...
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Mid-18th Century Edo Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Mughal Gem-Set Jade-Hilted Dagger & Scabbard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mughal gem-set jade-hilted dagger adorned with wood engravings and accompanied by a resplendent red textile-covered wooden scabbard. This remarkable piece of weaponry encapsulates the opulence and artistic finesse characteristic of the Mughal era. The dagger's hilt is a true testament to the mastery of gem setting, featuring a meticulously carved jade handle embellished with precious gemstones. The jade, known for its elegance and durability, provides a luxurious and smooth grip, ensuring both functionality and aesthetic pleasure. The gemstones, meticulously chosen and set with precision, add a touch of grandeur, casting a mesmerizing play of colors as light dances upon their surfaces.
The gold engravings on the piece serve as a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the Mughal empire and exemplify the attention to detail and the artistic sophistication that defined Mughal artistry. Aesthetically complementing the dagger, the wooden scabbard is covered in a vibrant red textile, offering a striking contrast to the gleaming gold and jade. The meticulously chosen fabric exudes elegance and richness, adding another layer of visual allure to the ensemble.
This gem-set jade-hilted dagger represents more than just a weapon; it is a tangible piece of history, a relic of a bygone era when the Mughal dynasty...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Jade, Metal
Edo period samurai full set of armor (yoroi) with unique original helmet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Excellent set of Samurai armor Edo period. According to the inscription on the Dou(cuirass), Armor was commissioned by a leading member of Wada Samurai family, Wada Masatada to a renown armor maker, Myochin Munetaka. 18th century. Pristine condition, with only minor abrasions and losses due to significant age. PRICE and other inquiries, please send a message. It holds prestigious Tokubetsu Kitcho Shiryo (especially important cultural item), papers by Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai (The Association for the Research and Preservation of Japanese Armor...
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Late 18th Century Edo Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Royal Indonesian Buginese Gold and Buffalo Horn Badek Dagger
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Royal Indonesian Buginese gold and buffalo horn badek dagger
Indonesia, Sulawesi, 1st half 18th century
L. 54 cm
?
The solid gold scabbard is inscribed with a magic square,...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold
Middle Eastern Yemeni Jambiya Arabic Dagger with Belt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Yemeni Jambiya, which is the name for the Arabic dagger.
Comes with a very thick hand embroidered belt with intricate designs and ornate ...
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Mid-20th Century Islamic Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This is a truly exceptional set of 18th century Samurai armor that is sure to impress any collector or enthusiast. The patinated iron used in its construction has aged beautifully, giving the armor a truly unique appearance that is sure to catch the eye. The brocade silk and cotton padding used to line the armor not only provide a comfortable fit for the wearer, but also add an extra layer of decorative flair.
One of the most striking features of this armor is the crests of the Hirate samurai clan that adorn it. These crests are a symbol of the clan's identity and heritage, and their presence on the armor speaks to the deep connection between samurai warriors and the clans they belonged to.
The Kabuto...
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18th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
18th Century Iron Spearhead with Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Iron Spearhead with Decorations.
Category
18th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Go-Mai Uchidashi Dō Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armor Decorated with an Embossed Rabbit
Located in Milano, IT
Go-mai uchidashi do tosei gusoku
Samurai armor decorated with an embossed rabbit
Edo period, 19th century
This samurai armor is complete and original, with consistent elements...
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
19th Century Mughal Leather Shield and Bronze Finials with Traces of Gold
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Mughal leather shield and bronze finials with traces of gold.
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold, Bronze
19th Century Mughal Bronze Shield with Original Protective Fabric and Traces of
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Mughal bronze shield with original protective fabric and traces of gold.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold, Bronze
19th Century Steel and Sterling Silver Malaysian Dagger
Located in Miami, FL
19th century sterling silver Malaysian Dagger.
Original carved mahogany wood handle.
Sterting silver carved crown.
Damascene steel.
The kris is an as...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malayer Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Mahogany
Shinto Sunnobi Tanto by Takahashi Naganobu, 1846
Located in Milano, IT
A Shinto Sunnobi Tanto
by Takahashi Naganobu, 1846
Unsho Takahashi Naganobu / A lucky day of August Koka san-nen (1846)
Yokota became monk with this sword
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NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon To...
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Koboshi Kabuto, Samurai Helmet with Standing Rivets Haruta School
Located in Milano, IT
Koboshi kabuto
Samurai helmet with standing rivets
Haruta School
Early Edo Period, 17th century
A 62-plate koboshi-bachi [helmet bowl with small s...
Category
17th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Samurai Mask with a Fierce Expression Ressei Menpo
Located in Milano, IT
Samurai mask with a fierce expression
Ressei Menpo
DATE Edo period (1615 - 1867), 18th century
A red lacquered high-level mask, with fierce (res...
Category
18th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Khukuri Nepalese Knife Beginning of the 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Khukuri knife from Nepal, early 20th century.
Its blade is heavy and curved, made of forged metal. The handle is made from horn and copper. With it is attached a smaller Khukuri (measuring 1.9 inch x 4.3 inch).
The Khukuri is a Nepalese knife used by the Gurkhas, a unit of the British and Indian...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
A Very Good 19th Century Iron & Mixed Metal Tsuba, Japan Edo Period (1603-1868)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely decorated iron & mixed metal tsuba, showing a dark-brown iron ground decorated in low relief with organic inspired motifs in gold, silver & copper.
Category
Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron
Large Indian Gold Damascened Steel Tegha Sword
Located in London, GB
Large Indian gold damascened steel tegha sword.
Indian, c. 1850
Length 112cm, width 16cm, depth 10cm
This remarkable sword is a tegha, a large Indian sword...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold, Steel
Early 20th Century Russian Silver Khanjali Dagger with Hebrew Inscription
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable, rare early 20th century Khanjali dagger handmade in the Caucasus. Crafted of silver, the handle and one side of the sheath are decorated in niello with Magen David...
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Early 20th Century Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver, Steel
Laotian Pair of 19th Century Daab Swords Presented on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Laos swords from the late 19th century on custom stands. This pair of antique swords from Laos, often referred to as a daab or dha, were quick ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Mughal, Style Indian Dagger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mughal - style Indian dagger. Made with rock crystal and inlaid gold. United Kingdom, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Other Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
Japanese Edo Period Mempo Armor Mask in Lacquered Leather over Iron
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period mempo armor face mask in lacquered leather over iron. Rare piece made in the Edo period, likely, 18th century. In great antique co...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
19th Century Turkish Ottoman Miniature Iron and Brass Battle Shield
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare miniature 18th century style ottoman or Moorish iron battle shield with brass trim and blackened and etched iron decorative attachments. The centr...
Category
Late 19th Century Moorish Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Fine Jelutong Wood Borneo Dayak Kliau or Shield, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Jelutong wood Dayak Kliau or shield
Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan, first half of the 19th century
Measures: H. 126 x W. 36 cm
The kliau or klebit is the most popular ...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
Chinese Primitive Asian Antique Knife Cleaver Distressed Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Chinese Primitive Asian antique knife cleaver distressed braided woven wood handle
Chinese-Asian Museum quality knife with patina and oxidation present....
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Khitan Liao Dynasty Gold Clad Horse Trappings, 10th-11th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful and rare set of Khitan Liao gold clad copper alloy repousse horse trappings, featuring thirteen pieces on a modern museum display mount, Liao Dynasty...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Copper, Gold
Antique Double Katar Dagger with Sheath featuring Gold Damascene Embillishment
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Indian Katar “triplex” is made from Damascus steel and consists of two split halves, which are joined into one, and invested in the Qatari sheath. This Katar features gold damascene...
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Oriental Saber
Located in Paris, FR
Oriental Saber, called Shashmir
Ottoman Empire, late 18th century
Handle in horn, silver mounted, Damascus blade, scabbard garnished of black leathe...
Category
18th Century Islamic Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Antique Indian Battle Shield 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Old schield
from India
with bronze and leather
verry rare
19th century
Antique Indian battle shield 19th century
Very old battle shield prob...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
Shamshir Saber 18th Century Gold, Horn, Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Shamshir Saber
Turquey
Made of 18-karat gold. Handle garnished of blond horn,
All part made of gold. In the middle of the guard, a star inlaid of ruby and diamonds.
Dimensions
Wh...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Metal, Gold
Oriental Saber
Located in Paris, FR
Oriental saber, also called Shamshir
Ottoman Empire, late 18th century
Handle in horn, silver mounted, Damascus blade, scabbard garnished of black ...
Category
18th Century Islamic Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Oriental Saber, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Oriental saber, also called Killich
Ottoman Empire, late 18th century
Handle in horn, silver mounted, Damascus blade, scabbard garnished of black le...
Category
Late 18th Century Islamic Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Oriental Saber
Located in Paris, FR
Oriental saber, also called Shamshir
Ottoman Empire
late 18th century
Handle in horn, silver mounted, Damascus blade, scabbard garnished of black ...
Category
18th Century Islamic Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Oriental Saber
Located in Paris, FR
Oriental Saber, called Pala
Ottoman Empire, Late 18th century
Handle in horn, silver mounted, Damascus blade, scabbard garnished with black leather...
Category
18th Century Islamic Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Oriental Saber, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Oriental Saber, called Shamshir
Ottoman Empire, late 18th century
Handle in horn, steel mounted, Damascus blade, scabbard garnished of black leath...
Category
18th Century Islamic Antique Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold, Silver
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