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A preserved marine specimen, manipulated into a "Jenny Haniver" or "sea devil" form, is displayed vertically within a likely glass-fronted case. The specimen, central to the image, is yellowish-brown, approximately 18-24 inches in length, featuring a pointed head, two large wing-like pectoral fins, a textured torso, and a long, tapering lower body with multiple dried, thin appendages, including a long, curved tendril extending to the right. The creature's texture is dry and coarse. The background consists of weathered, horizontal wooden planks covered by a dark, coarse fishing net. To the upper left, a fragment of a light-colored, ridged seashell is visible. To the upper right, a section of a green, spiny starfish is present. A small, light-brown wooden-framed sign is positioned to the mid-right, displaying partially visible text that includes "Sea De" at the bottom and descriptive text about "sea monsters" and folklore above it. A prominent, vertical blue light streak is reflected on the left side of the image, indicating a transparent barrier such as glass. Additional diffuse light reflections are present in the lower left. This display is located within Uncommon Objects, a curiosity and antique store in Austin, Texas, United States of America.
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