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Amulet (omamori) in the form of a hard shell-shaped pouch (with contents), made with brocaded silk with motifs of flowers on a green background; the shell is edged with a gold cord. A metal ring passes through the top of the shell and on which hang a white plaited cord (used to attach the amulet in use), a golden plaque in the shape of ancient Japanese coins (with the function of the amulet, for general improvement) and a bell.

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