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Background imageWerner Collection: The Kitchen-God, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Kitchen-God, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Kitchen-God, 1922. The Kitchen God is the most important of Chinese domestic gods who protect the hearth and family, recognised in Chinese folk religion, Chinese mythology, and Taoism

Background imageWerner Collection: The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. The Eight Immortals are revered by Taoists and are a popular element of Chinese culture

Background imageWerner Collection: The Door-God - Military, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Door-God - Military, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Door-God - Military, 1922. Menshen are divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions, used to protect against evil or encourage the entrance of positive energies

Background imageWerner Collection: The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Creator: Unknown

The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Kaiserproklamation in Versailles, 18 Januar 1871

Background imageWerner Collection: The Door-God - Civil, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Door-God - Civil, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Door-God - Civil, 1922. Menshen are divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions, used to protect against evil or encourage the entrance of positive energies at thresholds

Background imageWerner Collection: Stralsund, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin

Stralsund, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Stralsund, c1740. The city of Stralsund (Stralesunda in Latin), on the Baltic coast of Germany, with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated

Background imageWerner Collection: Chang Tao-Ling, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Chang Tao-Ling, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Chang Tao-Ling, 1922. Chang Tao-Ling (34-156) Founder of the Han Dynasty Taoist school of wu-tou-mi tao, Way of the Celestial Masters, which emphasized the connection between sin and suffering

Background imageWerner Collection: Nu Kua Shih, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Nu Kua Shih, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Nu Kua Shih, 1922. Nu Gua, mother goddess of Chinese mythology, a snake goddess, creator of humankind and matchmaker credited with inventing the idea of marriage

Background imageWerner Collection: Chiang Tzu-Ya at K un-lun, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Chiang Tzu-Ya at K un-lun, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Chiang Tzu-Ya at K un-lun, 1922. Chiang Tzu-Ya (c11th century) Chinese noble who helped kings Wen and Wu of Zhou overthrow the Shang in ancient China

Background imageWerner Collection: Tou Mu, Goddess of the North Star, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Tou Mu, Goddess of the North Star, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Tou Mu, Goddess of the North Star, 1922. Doumu, a goddess in Chinese religion and Taoism, the feminine aspect of Heaven, seen to possess many arms and three eyes which symbolise her power to see

Background imageWerner Collection: The Taoist Triad, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Taoist Triad, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Taoist Triad, 1922. The Taoist Trinity, three highest Gods in the Taoist pantheon, Yuanshi Tianzun, Lingbao Tianzun and Daode Tianzun. From " Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C

Background imageWerner Collection: The Buddhist Triad, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Buddhist Triad, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Triad, 1922. The Saha Triad is a devotional motif in East Asian Buddhism showing the chief Buddha and bodhisattvas Gautama Buddha, Padmapani and Ksitigarbha

Background imageWerner Collection: Wen Ch ang, K uei Hsing, and Chu I, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Wen Ch ang, K uei Hsing, and Chu I, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Wen Ch ang, K uei Hsing, and Chu I, 1922. Wen Ch ang, a Taoist deity in Chinese Mythology, known as the God of Culture and Literature with his servant Kui Xing, god of examinations and Bai Juyi

Background imageWerner Collection: The Birth of the Monkey, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Birth of the Monkey, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Birth of the Monkey, 1922. The Monkey King, Sun Wukong, a legendary characters in the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West vy Wu Cheng en with origins dating to Song dynasty

Background imageWerner Collection: Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm with the body of General Douay, 4 August 1870, (1936)

Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm with the body of General Douay, 4 August 1870, (1936). Kronprinz Friedrich Wilhelm An Der Leiche Des Generals Douay, 4 August 1870

Background imageWerner Collection: Hans Joachim von Ziethen, (1936). Creator: Unknown

Hans Joachim von Ziethen, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Hans Joachim von Ziethen, (1936). Hans Joachim von Zieten (1699-1786) also known as Zieten aus dem Busch, was a cavalry general in the Prussian Army

Background imageWerner Collection: General Seydlitz gives the signal to advance at Rossbach, 5 November 1757, (1936)

General Seydlitz gives the signal to advance at Rossbach, 5 November 1757, (1936). At the Battle of Rossbach (in Germany)

Background imageWerner Collection: Portrait of the poet Friedrich Ludwig Zacharias Werner (1768-1823)

Portrait of the poet Friedrich Ludwig Zacharias Werner (1768-1823). Creator: Ender, Johann Nepomuk (1793-1854)
Portrait of the poet Friedrich Ludwig Zacharias Werner (1768-1823). Private Collection

Background imageWerner Collection: Portrait of the actress and singer Wilhelmine Unzelmann-Werner (1802-1871), 1835

Portrait of the actress and singer Wilhelmine Unzelmann-Werner (1802-1871), 1835. Private Collection

Background imageWerner Collection: Interior Of A Room With Rococo Panelling, 1896. Creator: Alexander Friedrich Werner

Interior Of A Room With Rococo Panelling, 1896. Creator: Alexander Friedrich Werner
Interior Of A Room With Rococo Panelling, 1896

Background imageWerner Collection: Hindelopen, Holland, 1875. Creator: Alexander Friedrich Werner

Hindelopen, Holland, 1875. Creator: Alexander Friedrich Werner
Hindelopen, Holland, 1875

Background imageWerner Collection: Ludwig von Lofftz, 1860s. Creator: Franz Werner

Ludwig von Lofftz, 1860s. Creator: Franz Werner
Ludwig von Lofftz, 1860s

Background imageWerner Collection: Couple Entering Building, with Attendant (from Cropsey Album), 1850

Couple Entering Building, with Attendant (from Cropsey Album), 1850

Background imageWerner Collection: View of Norba from the North, towards San Felice Circeo, 1856

View of Norba from the North, towards San Felice Circeo, 1856

Background imageWerner Collection: Chiang Tzu-Ya Defeats Wen Chung, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Chiang Tzu-Ya Defeats Wen Chung, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Chiang Tzu-Ya Defeats Wen Chung, 1922. Chiang Tzu-Ya (c11th century) Chinese noble who helped kings Wen and Wu of Zhou overthrow the Shang in ancient China

Background imageWerner Collection: The Return to China, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Return to China, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Return to China, 1922. The Monkey King, Sun Wukong returns to China after encountering a series of eighty-one tribulations before returning safely to China in the 16th-century Chinese novel

Background imageWerner Collection: Chia Tzu-Lung Finds the Stone, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Chia Tzu-Lung Finds the Stone, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Chia Tzu-Lung Finds the Stone, 1922. According to Chinese mythology, a scholar name Chia Tzu-lung learned of a stone that would turn tile or brick to silver

Background imageWerner Collection: Hsi Wang Mu, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Hsi Wang Mu, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Hsi Wang Mu, 1922. Hsi Wang Mu one of the most ancient and powerful goddesses in the Chinese pantheon thought to have once been a wild demon, most often associated with Taoism

Background imageWerner Collection: Confucius: The Great Unapotheosized God of China, 1912. Creator: Unknown

Confucius: The Great Unapotheosized God of China, 1912. Creator: Unknown
Confucius: The Great Unapotheosized God of China, 1922. Confucius (551-479 BC) Chinese philosopher and politician of the Spring and Autumn period

Background imageWerner Collection: Mencius, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Mencius, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Mencius, 1922. Mencius (4th century BC) Chinese Confucian philosopher who lived during the Warring States period and travelled, teaching the belief that humans are innately good

Background imageWerner Collection: Lao Tzu, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Lao Tzu, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Lao Tzu, 1922. Lao Tzu, ancient Chinese philosopher and writer, reputedly of the Tao Te Ching and founder of philosophical Taoism. From " Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner

Background imageWerner Collection: The Spirit That Clears the Way, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Spirit That Clears the Way, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Spirit That Clears the Way, 1922. Kailushen, " Spirit Who Clears Roads", a protector against ghosts and evil spirits. Sometimes called upon to protect those who travel dangerous roads

Background imageWerner Collection: Confucius: Teacher and Philosopher, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Confucius: Teacher and Philosopher, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Confucius: Teacher and Philosopher, 1922. Confucius (551-479 BC) Chinese philosopher and politician of the Spring and Autumn period

Background imageWerner Collection: The Magic Umbrella, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Magic Umbrella, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Magic Umbrella, 1922. From " Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd. London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922]

Background imageWerner Collection: Sun Steals Clothing for his Master, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Sun Steals Clothing for his Master, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Sun Steals Clothing for his Master, 1922. The Monkey King, Sun Wukong steals clothing for disguise in the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West by Wu Cheng en

Background imageWerner Collection: Heng O Flies to the Moon, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Heng O Flies to the Moon, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Heng O Flies to the Moon, 1922. In the legend of Chang e or Heng O, the Goddess of Immortality....a young wife becomes immortal and flies to the moon while her husband watches her depature

Background imageWerner Collection: Spirit of the Well, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Spirit of the Well, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Spirit of the Well, 1922. Spirit of the Well From " Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd. London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922]

Background imageWerner Collection: The Demons of Blackwater River Carry Away the Master, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Demons of Blackwater River Carry Away the Master, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Demons of Blackwater River Carry Away the Master, 1922. A boat was sent by the Demon of Blackwater River to entrap the Monkey King

Background imageWerner Collection: Buddhists as Slaves in Slow-Carts Country, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Buddhists as Slaves in Slow-Carts Country, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Buddhists as Slaves in Slow-Carts Country, 1922. Buddhists enslaved by Taoists who could procure rain with their prayers in times of drought encountered by the Monkey King

Background imageWerner Collection: The Money-Tree, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Money-Tree, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Money-Tree, 1922. According to Chinese legend, the money tree brings fortune and is a symbol of affluence, nobility and auspiciousness. From " Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C

Background imageWerner Collection: Miao Shan Reaches the Nunnery, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Miao Shan Reaches the Nunnery, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Miao Shan Reaches the Nunnery, 1922. Miao Shan, also known as: Kwan Yin was sent to the Monastery of the White Sparrow as a punishment by her father for refusing to marry

Background imageWerner Collection: Dragon-Gods, 1922. Creator: Unknown

Dragon-Gods, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Dragon-Gods, 1922. Depicted as a long, snake-like creature with four legs, the Chinese dragon is a potent symbol of auspicious power in Chinese folklore and art

Background imageWerner Collection: The Tiger Carries Off Miao Shan, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Tiger Carries Off Miao Shan, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Tiger Carries Off Miao Shan, 1922. In one of many miracles, Miao Shan, also known as: Kwan Yin is carried by a supernatural tiger to the realms of the dead

Background imageWerner Collection: F an Kuan, 1922. Creator: Unknown

F an Kuan, 1922. Creator: Unknown
F an Kuan, 1922. From " Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd. London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922]

Background imageWerner Collection: King Wilhelm I at the tomb of his parents, 19 July 1870, (1936). Creator: Unknown

King Wilhelm I at the tomb of his parents, 19 July 1870, (1936). Creator: Unknown
King Wilhelm I at the tomb of his parents, 19 July 1870, (1936). Konig Wilhelm I Am Grabe Seiner Eltern, 19 Juli 1870. Wilhelm I, Emperor of Germany

Background imageWerner Collection: The Battle of the Nations, Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813, (1936). Creator: Unknown

The Battle of the Nations, Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of the Nations, Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813, (1936). Die Volkerschlacht Bei Leipzig, 16-19 Oktober 1813. The allied monarchs: King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia

Background imageWerner Collection: Episode during the Battle of Dennewitz, 6 September 1813, (1936). Creator: Unknown

Episode during the Battle of Dennewitz, 6 September 1813, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Episode during the Battle of Dennewitz, 6 September 1813, (1936). Episode Aus Der Schlacht Bei Dennewitz, 6 September 1813

Background imageWerner Collection: In the Troops Quarters outside Paris, 1870 / 71, (1936). Creator: Unknown

In the Troops Quarters outside Paris, 1870 / 71, (1936). Creator: Unknown
In the Troops Quarters outside Paris, 1870/71, (1936). Im Etappenquarter Vor Paris, 1870/71. Headquarters of the German army at the chateau de Brunoy, during the Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War

Background imageWerner Collection: Council of war at Versailles, 1870, (1936). Creator: Unknown

Council of war at Versailles, 1870, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Council of war at Versailles, 1870, (1936). Kriegsrat in Versailles, 1870. Prussian politicians and army officers Otto von Bismarck, Albrecht, Graf von Roon

Background imageWerner Collection: Recruiters in the time of the Thirty Year War, 1618-1648, (1936). Creator: Unknown

Recruiters in the time of the Thirty Year War, 1618-1648, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Recruiters in the time of the Thirty Year War, 1618-1648, (1936). Werber Aus Der Zeit Des 30 Jahrigen Krieges. 1618-1648. Poor farming folk being rounded up to fight in mercenary armies

Background imageWerner Collection: Bolzano, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin

Bolzano, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Bolzano, c1740. The city of Bolzano in Italy, with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated

Background imageWerner Collection: Olomouc, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin

Olomouc, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Olomouc, c1740. The city of Olomouc in Moravia, (Czech Republic), with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated

Background imageWerner Collection: Eger, c1740. Creator: A GlaBer

Eger, c1740. Creator: A GlaBer
Eger, c1740. The city of Eger in Hungary (Egra in Latin), with the river, churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated. From " Europaische Stadteansichten" by Martin Engelbrecht

Background imageWerner Collection: Trento, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin

Trento, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Trento, c1740. The city of Trento in Italy (Tridentum in Latin), with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated

Background imageWerner Collection: Passau, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin

Passau, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Passau, c1740. The city of Passau in Germany, (Passavia in Latin), with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated

Background imageWerner Collection: Augsburg, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin

Augsburg, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Augsburg, c1740. The city of Augsburg in Germany, (Augusta Vindelicorum in Latin), with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated

Background imageWerner Collection: Lille, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin

Lille, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Lille, c1740. The city of Lille in Flanders, (France), with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated. On the right is a shop interior

Background imageWerner Collection: Innsbruck, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin

Innsbruck, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Innsbruck, c1740. The city of Innsbruck in Austria (Oenipons in Latin), with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated

Background imageWerner Collection: Mainz, c1740. Creator: A GlaBer

Mainz, c1740. Creator: A GlaBer
Mainz, c1740. The city of Mainz in Germany (Moguntia in Latin), with a coat of arms in the foreground, boats on the river, and churches and principal landmarks indicated

Background imageWerner Collection: Nuremberg, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin

Nuremberg, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Nuremberg, c1740. The city of Nuremberg in Bavaria, Germany (Numburgum in Latin), with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated

Background imageWerner Collection: Brno, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin

Brno, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Brno, c1740. The city of Brno in Moravia (Czech Republic), with churches and principal landmarks indicated, and Spilberk Castle beyond

Background imageWerner Collection: Jena, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin

Jena, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Jena, c1740. The city of Jena in Germany (Iena in Latin), with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated

Background imageWerner Collection: Regensburg, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin

Regensburg, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Regensburg, c1740. The city of Regensburg in Germany (Ratisbona in Latin), with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated

Background imageWerner Collection: Würzburg, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin

Würzburg, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Wurzburg, c1740. The city of Wurzburg in Germany, (Herbipolis in Latin), with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated

Background imageWerner Collection: Graz, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin

Graz, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Graz, c1740. The city of Graz in Austria, (Graecium in Latin), with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated

Background imageWerner Collection: Leipzig, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin

Leipzig, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Leipzig, c1740. The city of Leipzig in Germany (Lipsia in Latin), with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated

Background imageWerner Collection: Cambray, c1740. Creator: A GlaBer

Cambray, c1740. Creator: A GlaBer
Cambray, c1740. The city of Cambrai in France, with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated. On the right is a textiles workshop

Background imageWerner Collection: Lyon, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin

Lyon, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Lyon, c1740. The city of Lyon in France, with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, and principal landmarks indicated

Background imageWerner Collection: Namur, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin

Namur, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Namur, c1740. The city of Namur in Belgium, with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, the River Meuse and principal landmarks indicated

Background imageWerner Collection: The City of London and the River Thames, 1710

The City of London and the River Thames, 1710. View of the City, showing St Pauls Cathedral in the centre and London Bridge in the foreground, seen from across the River Thames; also including ships

Background imageWerner Collection: View of London, c1710

View of London, c1710
View of the City of London from across the River Thames, c1710; showing St Pauls Cathedral in the centre and London Bridge in the foreground

Background imageWerner Collection: Chia Tzu-Lung finds the stone belonging to Mr Chen the alchemist, 1922

Chia Tzu-Lung finds the stone belonging to Mr Chen the alchemist, 1922. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922

Background imageWerner Collection: The Return to China, 1922

The Return to China, 1922. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922

Background imageWerner Collection: The Birth of the Monkey, 1922

The Birth of the Monkey, 1922. This legend represents how human nature is prone to evil. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922

Background imageWerner Collection: Dragon Gods, 1922

Dragon Gods, 1922. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922

Background imageWerner Collection: Miao Shan Reaches the Nunnery, 1922

Miao Shan Reaches the Nunnery, 1922. Miao Shan was the third daughter of Miao Chuang. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922

Background imageWerner Collection: P an Kuen, Guardian of the living and dead in the other world, 1922

P an Kuen, Guardian of the living and dead in the other world, 1922. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922

Background imageWerner Collection: The magic umbrellas, 1922

The magic umbrellas, 1922. Lu Yueh opens plague-disseminating umbrellas while Yang Jen waves magic fan reducing umbrellas to dust and burns a fort

Background imageWerner Collection: Spirit of the Well, 1922

Spirit of the Well, 1922. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922

Background imageWerner Collection: Chang e, Chinese Goddess of the Moon, 1922

Chang e, Chinese Goddess of the Moon, 1922. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922

Background imageWerner Collection: The Door God - Civil, 1922

The Door God - Civil, 1922. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922

Background imageWerner Collection: The Money Tree, 1922

The Money Tree, 1922. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922

Background imageWerner Collection: The Door God - Military, 1922

The Door God - Military, 1922. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922

Background imageWerner Collection: The Gods of Happiness, Office and Longevity, 1922

The Gods of Happiness, Office and Longevity, 1922. From Myths and Legends of China, by Edward TC Werner, published by George G Harrap & Co, 1922



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