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    "localId": "118299",
    "label": "Ginger Jar (lid)",
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    "id": "118299",
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    "title": "Ginger Jar (lid)",
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    "dimensionsRaw": "Diameter of mouth: 2.9 x 4.5 cm (1 1/8 x 1 3/4 in.)",
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    "updatedAt": "2026-05-29 06:07:31.272000",
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