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Fine Asian Art, including the Walter Hochstadter Collection — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

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Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:618
Sale Title:Fine Asian Art, including the Walter Hochstadter CollectionLots with images:618
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:359
Date:14-Jun-2011
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Two Chinese small shaped dishes, late 18th century, 26.5 x 18.7 cm
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A Chinese mille-fleur saucer dish, Qianlong iron red mark, but late Qing Dynasty, 24.2 cm diameter
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A small white jade carving of a recumbent feline, probably Ming Dynasty, 7 cm long, with russet inclusions. Provenance: A Queensland private collection
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A white glazed tea bowl, late Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, 9 cm diameter, 5 cm high, with a blue seal mark
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A famille verte glazed stand, Kangxi period, 1662-1722, 9 cm diameter, 5 cm high, with a blue seal mark. 6 x 9 cm
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A Qingbai cosmetic box and cover, Southern Song Dynasty 1127-1279, 12 cm diameter, 9.5 cm high. Covered in a pale blue-green glaze, with moulded compartments to the interior. 6 x 9 cm
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A circular bowl carved with twin fish, Southern song Dynasty, 16.5 cm diameter
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A Qingbai moulded jarlet, Southern Song Dynasty, 10 cm high. Provenance: East West Art
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A Chinese moulded Dehua libation cup, 17th century. Provenance: Lynette Cunnington, Sydney 2000. 7 x 11 cm
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A celadon-glazed Meiping vase, Ming Dynasty, 1367-1644, 19 cm high, with lion-mask masked handles. Provenance: ex Lawrence Harrison collection
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A Qingbai footed bowl, Song dynasty, 960-1279, 13.5 cm diameter, 8 cm high. Covered in a grey-blue glaze. Provenance: East West Art
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A large bronze image of dancing Shiva, Nepal or India, very well cast and patinated. 72 x 58 cm
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A large Nepalese lacquered bronze image of a Lama, 20th century, 50 x 42 cm
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Two small Japanese woodblocks, 20th century, one signed in pencil. Framed and glazed.
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A finely modelled pair of Japanese dolls, each one dressed in hand embroidered costume, the hands and head polychrome wood, in a glass dome
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Two Japanese woodblock triptychs, Meiji period, 1868-1912, depicting war scenes, framed and glazed
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A large Tibeto-Chinese gilt-copper repousse figure of Ratnasambahava, late 18th century, 60 cm high. Seated before a mandorla, in vajrasana with hands in varada and dhyana mudra, a placement inscription at upper left.
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A Ming Dynasty black lacquer shallow dish, dated '1st Year of Tianqi, 1621', with brown basket weave sides, a seven-character inscription in gilt on the base, Tianqi yuan nian., the high foot and outside rim with a gilt key-fret band, with box. Provenance: Mes Labat and Thiery, Paris. 34.5 x 6.5 cm
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A Tibeto-Chinese parcel-gilt figure of XI Wangmu, early Qing dynasty, circa 17th century, 11 cm high, the Queen mother of the West (also known as the Daoist goddess Bixia Yuanjun), seated in an elaborate headdress on a tiered throne in a pose of meditation. 34.5 x 6.5 cm
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Two Chinese hardwood brush pots, 18/19th century, 18.5 cm high and 23 cm high (2)
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A Chinese kingfisher feather and jadeite hairpin, 11 cm and 8 cm long respectively (2). In the form of an exotic bird; and another jadeite mounted hairpin
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A large lacquered wooden crowned figure of Guanyin, late Ming/ early Qing Dynasty, c. 17th century, seated in elegant repose in long flowing robes. 120 x 61 x 40 cm
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A large white jade elephant, late Qing Dynasty, well carved, the stone of pale celadon tone. Provenance: from a Sydney deceased estate. 21 x 17 cm
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A Chinese porcelain figure riding on a carp, late Qing Dynasty. Provenance: from a Sydney deceased estate. 22 x 24 cm
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A Japanese woodblock triptych, Meiji period (1868-1912), depicting a battle scene, framed and glazed
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A group of six Chinese straw-glazed standing pottery figures of mei ren (beautiful ladies), Sui Dynasty, 581-618, 19 cm high (6). Provenance: From a Sydney deceased estate. Reference: A similar group of nine female musicians was sold at Christies NY, March 24, 2011, lot no 1315.
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Two glazed pottery standing figures, Ming Dynasty, (1368-1644), 20 and 21 cm (2). Provenance: from a Sydney deceased estate
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A rare Japanese cloisonne vesta, Meiji period, 1868-1912, very finely decorated with a flower scroll between stylised borders, all within gold wires, gilt rims, signed inside the hinged lid, 'Namikawa Yasayuki' in four characters. Original wood box and copy of the pattern (illustrated in the Namikawa pattern book). Provenance: A Sydney private collection. 4.4 x 3.3 cm
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A pair of pottery musicians, Ming Dynasty, 1367-1644, 27 cm high (2). Provenance: from a Sydney deceased estate
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A Thai celadon bowl, 14 cm diameter. Provenance: from a Sydney deceased estate
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A Chinese blue and white vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 14 cm high. Provenance: from a Sydney deceased estate
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Two Chinese seated enamelled porcelain figures, 14 and 15 cm (2). Provenance: from a Sydney deceased estate.
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A Chinese pottery zodiac figure, 19 cm high. Provenance: from a Sydney deceased estate
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A pair of pottery tomb figures, Ming Dynasty, 26 cm high (2). Provenance: from a Sydney deceased estate
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A Tibetan thanka, 19th century, well decorated with a wrathful central deity surrounded by Lamas and other deities, original silk curtain and surround. 129 x 70 cm
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A Tibetan Chuba, probably early 20th century, in peacock blue Chinese silk with five-clawed dragon medallions woven into the fabric, interior in pink silk. Provenance: Cito Cessna
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A Bhutanese traditional mans coat (Goh), pre-1970, made of hand woven wild silk. Provenance: from a Sydney private collection
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A large Chinese export silver footed bowl, with presentation date 1928, but possibly earlier, well-decorated with a scene from a drama, impressed Makers marks, original hardwood stand. 24.9 x 14.2 cm
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A Bhutanese traditional mans coat (Goh), pre-1970. Provenance: from a Sydney private collection. 24.9 x 14.2 cm
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A Chinese bronze model of a dragon, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 28 cm long
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A Chinese Junyao-type teabowl and saucer, possibly song Dynasty, very well potted, with a good even soft green glaze 8.3 cm. Diameter and 11.4 cm. Diameter (2).
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A box of assorted hardwood stands and covers
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A rare Chinese blue and white bowl, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820, 8 cm diameter. Jiaqing four character mark. Well painted with groups of officials in a continuous scene. 1. Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection.
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A group of four pottery figures of Entertainers, Han style, 14 cm'18 cm (4), with red and white pigments
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A Japanese biscuit figure of a horse, Meiji period (1868-1912), 19 cm high. Finely modelled, eyes inlaid. Provenance: John Kenny collection, Sotheby's Melbourne, 17/5/04.
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A Chinese lacquered wood figure of Buddha, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 50 cm high. Seated on a double lotus throne, the face well carved, the lacquer very worn. Provenance: from a Melbourne private collection.
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A Chinese double-pedestal blackwood writing desk, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, with detachable marble-inlaid top, drawer to the front and on each side pedestal
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A finely potted pair of Kraak porcelain bowls, Wanli period, 1575-1619, 14.7 and 15 cm diameter (2). One decorated with precious objects, the other with a deer amid rocks and shrubs
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A large Chinese blue and white baluster landscape vase, Kangxi mark, 45.3 cm
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A Chinese eggshell porcelain vase, Qianlong mark, 20th century, 17 cm high. Delicately painted in enamels and gilt. Provenance: An old Sydney private collection.
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A Chinese cloisonne bowl, late Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, 12 cm diameter, with floral decoration. Provenance: A Sydney private collection
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A large Chinese buffalo horn, carved with a dragon, 20th century, 34 cm high
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A Canton enamel teapot, 19th century, 11 cm high
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A Chinese flat porcelain tray, 19th century, delicately enamelled. 25.7 x 21.5 cm
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A heavily carved Chinese celadon bowl, Yuan Dynasty, 1280-1367, 16.2 cm
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A Chinese red pottery standing court lady, Tang Dynasty, 618-907, 16.5 cm high. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis, 1994
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A blue and white plate and vase, 18th and 19th century, 23.8 cm and 20 cm (2)
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A Canton enamel sauce container, late Qing Dynasty, 10.8 cm high
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A Northern Thai Sawankalok celadon bowl, 14th/15th century, 23.3 cm
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A large Chinese lacquered wood figure of a female immortal, late Ming/early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, 96 cm high. Standing in long flowing robes, the details finely carved, holding a basket, her hair in a high chignon
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A blue and white bowl, Chenghua mark, 18th century, 17.5 cm diameter, with later yellow enamel ground
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A Cantonese famille-rose bowl and plate, late Qing Dynasty, 15.5 cm and 22 cm diameter, with butterfly design
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A Chinese huanghuali brushpot, Kangxi, 17th/18th century, the outer edges finely beaded, supported on three shallow bracket feet, good reddish colour, plug missing. 15 x 13.5 cm
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A Thai sandstone head of Buddha, 22 cm high, metal stand, the serene face very well carved
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A Chinese blue and white plate, 18th/19th century, 24.5 cm diameter. Decorated with precious objects, kiln mark to base. Provenance: Charles Vivian, 24/8/96
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A Chinese blue and white plate, Chenghua mark, Qing Dynasty, 1644-1911, 23 cm diameter. Provenance: Hobart, 1995
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Two lead-glazed pottery vessels, late Ming Dynasty, 16th century, the first an offering vessel, 12 cm; the second, a chest, 13.5 cm x 16 cm (2)
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A Chinese green and ochre-glazed duck, 14.5 cm high. Provenance: Shanghai, 1995
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A Chinese green and ochre-glazed model of a platform bed, late Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century. Provenance: Purchased 1995
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A finely potted archaic vessel, Warring States, 475-221BCE, paddle beaten, with ash glaze. Provenance: R and V Tregaskis, 28/10/2000.12 x 8 cm
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A Chinese fruit-shaped blue and white jarlet, Yuan Dynasty, 1279-1368, 6 cm high. Provenance: Allan R', 2005
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A Chinese blue and white plate, Kangxi, 1662-1722, 26 cm diameter, with a pinched rim, decorated with a fan and precious objects. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis, 1995
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A Chinese blue and white dragon dish, 27 cm diameter. Provenance: Purchased in Singapore, 1996
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A Japanese blue and white flower vessel, 19th century, 37.5 cm long. In the form of a boat, with removable canopy. Provenance: Joshua McClelland print Room, 2002
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A Chinese blue and white jar and cover, 19th century, together with a wucai enamel jar 20 cm and 15 cm respectively (2). Provenance: 1st ' silk Road gallery, Canberra
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A Chinese blue and white bowl, Kangxi mark, 19th century, 17.5 cm high.
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A blue and white Meiping vase, decorated with lotus flowers, 20.2 cm high, fitted box
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A small brown-glazed celadon twin-fish plate, Southern song, 13th century, 12 cm long. Provenance: Joshua McClelland print room, 2004
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A large Chinese blue and white jar and cover, 19th century, 40 cm high. Painted with phoenix and exotic flowers. Provenance: Bangkok, 1975
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A Chinese blue and white jar, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century, 11.5 cm high. Painted with a bird on a rock. Provenance: Shanghai, 1995
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A Chinese rectangular bronze double-handled censer and stand, probably early Qing Dynasty, supported on four bracket feet, three character archaic seal mark, with golden patina, with stand 9.1 cm high. 10.1 x 7.9 x 5.8 cm
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A Chinese spinach jade bowl, 20.8 cm diameter, with Mongolian silver mounts and semi-precious stones. Provenance: From a Melbourne private collection
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A heavily potted twin fish celadon bowl. Provenance: Sotheby's, Melbourne, lot 2242 08/10/2010. 20.2 x 8.3 cm
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A Chinese wooden Toggle, in the form of a lotus. 6.3 x 6 cm
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A Chinese boxwood carving of Shu Lao, 17/18th century, 11 cm high. Seated on a mat, holding a sceptre, good patina. Provenance: from an important Sydney collection.
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A copper-red glazed water pot, 18/19th century, of compressed form. From an important Sydney collection. 11 x 4.5 cm
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A compressed Chinese flambe-glazed water pot, 18/19th century, the flecked, bluish glaze ground at the foot, the base glazed brown. Provenance: from an important Sydney collection. 11 x 4.5 cm
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A late Ming transitional-style blue and white vase, 18/19th century, 32.3 cm high. Well painted with an immortal, a demon and deer beneath banana trees, an incised band on the shoulder, with fitted box. 11 x 4.5 cm
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A Chinese enamelled and iron-red jar, late Qing dynasty, 20.8 cm high. Well decorated with birds and prunus, a pictorial mark to the base. 11 x 4.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese polychrome and cobalt blue vases, Ming mark, 18 cm high (2)
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A Chinese ivory figure of a fisherman, late Qing Dynasty, 15.4 cm high, hardwood fitted base
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A Chinese white jade pierced pendant, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 18/19th century, 6.9 cm diameter. Finely worked with a bat and dragons, on a pierced hardwood stand
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A Chinese white jade pierced pendant, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century, 7.9 cm diameter. Carved with a Shou medallion, dragons and bats, on fitted wooden stand
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A Chinese brown and celadon jade toggle, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 5.5 cm long. in the form of a three-legged toad
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A Chinese celadon jade Toggle, Yuan/Ming Dynasty 14/16th century, 5.5 cm long, with darker inclusions, well carved in the form of a recumbent deer, holding a ruyi branch, the stone nicely veined
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A Chinese celadon and black jade Toggle, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 6.5 cm long. WIn the form of a recumbent tiger
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A Chinese ivory group, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, 16 cm high (21 cm with stand), with an immortal flanked by a tiger and a dragon, in a rocky outcrop, well-carved fitted hardwood base
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A Chinese Zitan incense tool holder, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 12.5 cm high. In the form of a gnarled tree trunk
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A large soapstone inlaid Chinese table screen, 19th century, panel: 73 x 53.5 cm; overall. Height 95 cm, the lacquered wooden panel decorated with cranes, rocks and pine, in various coloured stone, the back with a painted landscape in gilt and polychrome, mounted in a carved hardwood stand.
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A Chinese bronze mirror, Tang-style, cast with birds and squirrels, black patina, 16 cm. Diameter together with a small Han Dynasty bronze mirror, 9 cm. Diameter (2)
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