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Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Westnl, Apr 16, 2025.

  1. Westnl

    Westnl New Member

    I found this capsule. The outside is brass, and the rolled up scroll inside is copper. There are inscriptions on the scroll, mostly illegible but seem to be symbols. I'm looking for more info if anyone knows about these
     

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  2. Westnl

    Westnl New Member

    The capsule is around 2 inches long
     
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is a prayer scroll pendant, to wear on a necklace or string.

    Prayer scroll pendants are worn from North Africa to deep into Asia, by various cultures and religions. But this holder is so basic it is impossible to pinpoint an origin, there are no features that are specific to a single culture.

    Could you post a photo of the scroll and the symbols?
     
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    antique Taweez ( possibly ) protection prayer necklace , with prayer scroll...
     
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  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    sniped by AJ.. :kiss:
     
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  7. Westnl

    Westnl New Member

    IMG_3679.jpeg
     
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  8. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Can you hype-up the image a bit w/ yr phone's edit mode function ? You can fiddle w/ contrast,highlight,sharpness,etc.
     
  9. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    I did as @boskos69 suggested, and it kind of appears there's some sort
    of 'random' lettering at the bottom, but nothing I could put together....

    IMG_3679.jpg
     
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  10. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Thank you Aqui for tweaking it.:):kiss:

    It looks like a very rounded script form, as is seen in Burmese script. If I am right about the script, it is likely to be a Buddhist protective text.

    I must say, I have never seen a Burmese prayer scroll holder of this shape or material, they usually have flat ends or very pointy ends. But of course I haven't seen them all, and Burma/Myanmar is a country with many cultures.
     
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  11. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

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