{"title":"Antiques \u0026 Collectibles","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage and antique objects, decorative arts, collectibles, and curiosities — sourced and curated for their history, craft, and material character.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"andara-glass-specimen-cobalt-blue-collector-curiosity","title":"Andara Glass Specimen — Cobalt Blue, Translucent Glass-Like Collector Curiosity, 359g — Field Find","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE FIND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA material sold in the collector marketplace as Andara glass, 359g — vivid cobalt blue with lighter blue, clear, and amber tones, deeply translucent with a glassy fracture pattern throughout. Turn it toward the light and the interior illuminates. Some finds make you stop because you immediately know what they are. This isn’t one of those. That unanswered question is part of the charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT WE KNOW — AND WHAT WE DON’T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Andara glass” or “Andara crystal” is a term used in collector and metaphysical marketplaces for colorful, translucent, glass-like material. It is important for buyers to understand the following: the composition and geological origin of material sold under this name are disputed and have not been independently verified for this individual specimen. Independent scientific analysis of material sold as Andara glass has frequently identified it as slag glass (a byproduct of industrial smelting processes), natural volcanic glass, or common colored glass. The vivid cobalt blue color, high translucency, conchoidal fracture pattern, and glassy luster visible in this specimen are visually consistent with glass rather than with any recognized natural mineral species. This piece is not represented as a geological mineral specimen, a crystal, or a naturally occurring stone. It is listed as a collector curiosity and display object. Its visual appeal — and the genuine debate around the material in collector communities — are what make it interesting. The composition of this individual specimen has not been independently laboratory verified. This specimen weighs 359g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey asked what it was. Every answer sounded certain. None of them agreed. So the finder stopped asking. Instead, they carried the strange piece to the window and held it toward the afternoon light. For a moment, it seemed to glow from within. The mystery is the point — not because mystery is preferable to knowledge, but because objects that resist easy categorization have a way of holding attention that perfectly explained things often don’t. Whatever this is, it is genuinely beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE CHOSE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe color is extraordinary — cobalt blue with internal light movement that changes as the piece turns. At 359g it has real weight and presence. Listed honestly, with the material uncertainty clearly stated, for collectors who want a visually striking curiosity and understand what they are acquiring. The disclosure is the integrity of the listing. The beauty is undeniable regardless of composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Collector curiosity — material sold as “Andara glass”; composition disputed; visually consistent with glass; not a verified natural mineral specimen\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 359g\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Not independently verified\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Natural fracture surfaces — please review photographs for color, translucency, fracture character, and natural variation.\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: 1 — one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found in the Field","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46980420632761,"sku":"776365E","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/9438\/4825\/files\/IMG-0272.jpg?v=1782011703"},{"product_id":"opalite-glass-egg-ethereal-glow-of-calm-clarity","title":"Opalite Glass Egg — Man-Made Iridescent Glass, Luminous Milky Glow, 102g — Field Find","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE FIND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn opalite glass egg, 102g — luminous, milky glow shifting between soft blues, pearly whites, and subtle golden tones depending on the light source and angle. A visual object with a calm, reflective quality. Worth having for what it does with light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpalite is man-made glass — it is not a mineral, gemstone, or naturally occurring material. It is a synthetic opalescent glass produced to replicate the visual appearance of opal, with an iridescent glow caused by the interaction of light with fine particles suspended in the glass matrix (a similar principle to the Tyndall effect that produces blue sky color). It has no geological provenance. This listing describes the object accurately: a polished glass egg with attractive optical properties. Opalite is widely sold in the crystal and mineral market, sometimes without disclosure of its man-made nature — we disclose it clearly. This specimen weighs 102g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe optical effect in opalite — the shift from milky white to blue depending on whether light is transmitted through or reflected from the surface — is the same phenomenon that makes opals flash and that makes the sky blue: light scattering differently at different wavelengths depending on the viewing geometry. In opalite glass, that effect is engineered deliberately. The result is an object that responds to light in a way that most glass doesn’t, which is the honest case for keeping it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE CHOSE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe luminous quality on this piece is strong and clearly visible in photographs — the color shift from white to blue is apparent at different angles. At 102g the egg form has real weight and presence. A calming desk or meditation object with genuine visual interest, honestly described.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Opalite glass egg — man-made synthetic glass (not a natural mineral or gemstone)\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 102g\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Polished glass; examine photographs for color shift, glow, and natural variation in the glass.\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: 1 — one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found in the Field","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46980423942329,"sku":"S504700","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/9438\/4825\/files\/16285392-CD2A-4494-98DB-10E60AF33549.jpg?v=1783180846"},{"product_id":"shyenne-river-1860-john-mix-stanley-lithograph-field-find","title":"Shyenne River — 1860 John Mix Stanley Tinted Lithograph, Pacific Railroad Survey — Field Find #0019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE FIND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn original 1860 tinted lithograph titled \u003cem\u003eShyenne River\u003c\/em\u003e, drawn by John Mix Stanley and printed by Sarony, Major \u0026amp; Knapp of New York — produced for the U.S. government's official \u003cem\u003eReports of Explorations and Surveys\u003c\/em\u003e for a transcontinental railroad route. 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A curiosity shelf piece as much as a playable find.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT WE KNOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 10-hole harmonica features a vivid red body — a color more associated with novelty and gift-market production than professional instrument lines. Oriental Trading Company distributed novelty and party goods including small instruments through the mid-to-late 20th century. This example is in good condition for its format and age. Playability not independently tested; sold as-is for collectors, display, or light musical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe novelty harmonica occupies a specific and underappreciated corner of American material culture — the instrument that came in a party favor bag, the one that showed up in a stocking, the one that got picked up and put down a hundred times before someone finally learned to play it. The red body is a deliberate choice: it says fun before you've played a note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE CHOSE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe color is the point. A red harmonica on a curiosity shelf reads immediately as an object with personality. 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Maker, key, and age not independently verified; sold as a collectible or display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT WE KNOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the standard blues-harp configuration. The exact manufacturer, production date, and key have not been confirmed — please examine the photographs carefully for any visible markings, finish details, and condition indicators. Playability not independently tested; sold as-is. SKU: 974117E.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 10-hole diatonic harmonica became the defining instrument of American blues, folk, and country music — small enough to carry in a shirt pocket, expressive enough to carry a song. Its bending techniques and raw tone made it the instrument of choice for musicians who needed something they could take anywhere. 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A functional instrument at an accessible price point, found in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT WE KNOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMugig produces entry-to-mid-level harmonicas designed for beginners and casual players. This 10-hole diatonic model in the key of C features a silver-finish metal body with a straightforward layout suited to blues, folk, country, and pop melodies. The key of C is the standard starting key for harmonica instruction. Condition consistent with light use; sold as-is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 10-hole diatonic harmonica in C is the most universal harmonica format in the world — the instrument that shows up in blues recordings, campfire sessions, busking sets, and beginner lesson books alike. 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Sometimes a find is exactly what it appears to be — a solid, playable harmonica ready for whoever picks it up next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Mugig\u003cbr\u003eType: 10-hole diatonic\u003cbr\u003eKey: C\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Silver\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good — light use, sold as-is.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: [DIMENSIONS]\u003cbr\u003eWeight: [WEIGHT]\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: 1 — one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found in the Field","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381248147641,"sku":"317365Q","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/9438\/4825\/files\/D48F9A35-A68B-48AE-B8FA-2306C4B4BA65.jpg?v=1783129442"},{"product_id":"hohner-international-blues-band-harmonica-key-of-c","title":"Hohner International Blues Band Harmonica — Key of C, Original Box — Field Find","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE FIND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Hohner International Blues Band harmonica in the key of C — silver metal body, original box present. The entry point to the Hohner catalog that has introduced more people to the harmonica than any other model. Found in good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT WE KNOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHohner is the most recognized name in harmonica manufacturing, producing instruments in Germany since 1857. The Blues Band is Hohner's entry-level diatonic model — 10 holes, key of C, plastic comb with metal cover plates — designed to be accessible without sacrificing playability. It has been the first harmonica for generations of players. This example includes the original box. Condition consistent with light use or display; sold as-is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe key of C diatonic harmonica is the universal starting point — it's the key that matches most instructional materials, the key that works for blues, folk, country, and rock, and the key that every harmonica player owns first. Hohner's Blues Band made that starting point affordable and accessible for decades. A complete example with original box is a tidy piece of music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE CHOSE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original box elevates this from a loose harmonica to a complete, giftable find. The Hohner name is immediately recognizable to anyone who plays or has played. 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A visually distinctive instrument that earns its place in a collection or on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT WE KNOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eParrot\u003c\/em\u003e brand was associated with mid-century harmonica production, primarily for the export and student market. A 32-hole configuration is consistent with a tremolo harmonica — a style common in East Asian musical traditions and popular in folk and novelty music contexts, where the paired reeds produce a characteristic wavering tone. The blue cover plates with gold-tone lettering and detailing give this instrument a more decorative appearance than standard chromatic or diatonic models. Light vintage wear; playability not independently tested — sold as-is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTremolo harmonicas with their multi-hole layouts and paired reed chambers produce a sound that is immediately recognizable — fuller and more resonant than a standard diatonic, with a natural vibrato built into the instrument's physics. The \u003cem\u003eParrot\u003c\/em\u003e brand and the blue-and-gold color scheme place this squarely in the mid-century export harmonica tradition, when instrument manufacturers competed as much on visual appeal as on tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE CHOSE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blue and gold color combination is striking — this is a harmonica that looks like an object, not just a tool. The 32-hole format is less common than standard 10-hole diatonics, which makes it more interesting as a collector's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Parrot\u003cbr\u003eHoles: 32 (tremolo configuration)\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Blue with gold lettering and accents\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition — light wear, sold as-is. 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The kind of instrument that spent decades in a drawer and still has something to say.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT WE KNOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapan produced a significant volume of harmonicas for the export market through the mid-20th century, ranging from student-grade instruments to surprisingly capable mid-range models. The \u003cem\u003eMusic Master\u003c\/em\u003e “Extra Full Tone” branding suggests a mid-tier market positioning — above the cheapest novelty instruments, aimed at casual players and gift buyers. Construction is consistent with mid-century Japanese harmonica production: metal cover plates, comb body, standard diatonic layout. 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Clean Scandinavian form, functional as a paperweight, and immediately recognizable to mid-century design collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT WE KNOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGunnar Cyrén (1931–2013) was a Swedish designer and glassblower best known for his work with Orrefors, but his silver-plated animal figurines produced for Dansk in the 1970s have become highly sought-after collectibles in their own right. The toucan form is one of the most distinctive in the series — the bold beak and compact body translate exceptionally well into the minimalist silver-plate treatment. This piece functions as both a sculptural object and a desk paperweight. No felt base or original packaging included. Silver plate in good vintage condition; age-appropriate patina present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDansk was founded in 1954 with a mission to bring Scandinavian design sensibility to the American home market. Their collaborations with European designers — Cyrén among them — produced objects that sat at the intersection of function and sculpture. The animal series in particular captured something that pure utility couldn't: a sense of wit and warmth within a rigorous design language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE CHOSE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCyrén for Dansk pieces are genuinely collectible and increasingly hard to find in good condition. The toucan is one of the stronger forms in the series. 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Includes a bottle opener, corkscrew, long mixing spoon, and double-sided jigger. Found in good vintage condition; a complete set ready for a well-appointed home bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT WE KNOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach tool in the set is fashioned to resemble a medieval short sword or dagger, with a brass-tone blade and dark wood handle wrapping. The set includes four functional bar tools: bottle opener, corkscrew, cocktail mixing spoon, and double-sided jigger. Tools have good weight and feel — not novelty-grade. Minor age wear to brass finish; all four pieces present and functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe medieval sword bar set occupies a particular corner of mid-century novelty barware — the era when the home bar was a serious domestic institution and the tools on display were as important as the bottles behind them. 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This one brings that tradition into any space that can use a quiet, confident detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE CHOSE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's heavy, it's specific, and it's immediately legible as a quality object rather than a novelty. 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Pinocchio has been a fixture of European and American toy production since the Disney adaptation of 1940 brought Collodi's character to a global audience. A wooden Pinocchio push puppet sits at the intersection of folk craft and pop culture — the kind of object that reads as both toy and artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE CHOSE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe paint wear is honest rather than damaged — it tells you this was a loved object, not a shelf piece. The mechanism still works. 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Chrome shows age-appropriate wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ronson Mastercase was the kind of object that appeared on boardroom desks and in dinner jacket pockets — a signal of taste and practicality in equal measure. At a time when smoking was a social ritual, the case you carried mattered. Ronson understood this and built accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE CHOSE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Mastercase is one of the more collectible Ronson formats — the combination design is harder to find intact than a standalone lighter, and the engine-turned interior detail rewards a closer look. 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Its exact printer, publication, date, production method, and provenance have not been independently verified, so those details are intentionally left open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🔎 THE DISCOVERY\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome historical objects are meant to be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one was made to help other objects be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore digital photographs, desktop publishing, and images reproduced with a click, printing depended on physical processes. Images had to be transferred, prepared, and reproduced through tangible tools and plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, the portrait of Theodore Roosevelt survives as an object in its own right—a piece of the machinery of reproduction rather than simply the finished image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear, scratches, and patina are part of what makes this piece compelling. 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The crested Corinthian helmet, the stern face, the sense of contained force: these are images that carry weight regardless of the object's age. This bust draws on that tradition with conviction. The weathered finish gives it the character of a museum reproduction or a piece pulled from an old collection of curiosities — an object that looks like it belongs somewhere serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Chose It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassical warrior busts in this finish and scale are a confident choice for a study, library, office, or shelf of unusual objects. The weathering is well-executed, the form is immediately recognizable, and the presence is undeniable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne-of-a-kind field find offered in as-found condition. Small white scuffs on chest and helmet area — please review photos carefully. 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This example is modest in scale but confident in execution. The detail in the face and hair gives it a presence that reads well from across a room, and the weight in the hand confirms it was made with some intention. The chip at the base is honest wear — noted, photographed, and priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Chose It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSculptural busts with this level of facial detail are worth preserving. The chip is minor and the piece displays cleanly from any standard angle. It earns its place on a bookshelf, desk, or side table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne-of-a-kind field find offered in as-found condition. Small chip on bottom front edge — please review photos carefully. 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The \u003cem\u003eBeauties for Hire\u003c\/em\u003e graphic places this clock squarely in that tradition — a wink at the era's visual language, preserved in chrome and glass. It is a period piece in the truest sense: it could only have been made then, and it could only look like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Chose It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe graphic is bold, the chrome is intact, and the twin bell silhouette is immediately recognizable. This clock works as a nightstand piece, a shelf accent, or a conversation starter — and it does not require explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne-of-a-kind field find offered in as-found condition. Light wear consistent with age. 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The koi fish, a symbol of perseverance, abundance, and good fortune, appears throughout Chinese decorative arts as an emblem of prosperity and the rewards of patient effort. Together, they make this hanging bell piece a considered auspicious object — not merely decorative, but intentional. The bells themselves carry the oldest function: to mark transitions, to clear the air, and to call attention to the present moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Chose It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of Guan Yin and koi on a hanging bell piece is symbolically coherent and visually complete. The aged metal finish gives it authenticity, and the red tassels give it warmth. It works indoors or on a covered patio without apology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne-of-a-kind field find offered in as-found condition. Aged patina consistent with style. 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