This is an item I purchased in Okinawa. Okinawan Amulet Ishiganto (石敢當) Height...7cm Width...3cm You can carry it in your bag, place it in your car, or display it at your entrance or in your home. 【Ishiganto】 Evil Spirit (Majimun) Protection: According to Okinawan folklore, evil spirits (Majimun) are believed to travel in straight lines, and if they encounter a dead end at a T-junction, they will enter the house. Shattering Evil Spirits: To prevent evil spirits from entering the house, Ishiganto is placed at the corner. It is believed that when an evil spirit collides with the Ishiganto, it is crushed by the power of the characters. Origin: The custom originated in China and was introduced during the Ryukyu Kingdom era. It is stored unopened, but please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to items stored at home.