PNL1)PAKISTAN, fake amulet necklace, "silvered" brass, modern,on 17' beaded necklace, from NWFP, new, $9.50The tradition is to have aprotective amulet, in this context a text from the Qur'an, around yourneck at all times. The amulet case of this one is sealed with solder,leading to the thought that it is actually empty. The theory mightbe that the wearer is illiterate anyway so what difference does it make? "Fake amulet" jewelry is common in the amulet zone (everywhere?). I have seen "amulet cases" that are solid - no inside to put somethingin.
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