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Amulet (omamori) made of a piece of paper printed with the place names, Amanohashidate, the name of the temple, Monju-do, and details on the function of the amulet (for safe travel and success at school), folded and encased in a holder made of red card and card covered with brocaded cloth with a motif of golden flowers on a purple background. A gold cord is tied around it. The amulet is sealed in a clear plastic pouch and attached to a purple silk cord which also has a silver bell hanging on it.

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