This is a traditional Chinese Taoist ritual paper talisman known as 'Tai Sui Wen Shu' (太岁文书), used for annual astrological protection against the 'Tai...
This is a traditional Chinese Taoist ritual paper talisman known as 'Tai Sui Wen Shu' (太岁文书), used for annual astrological protection against the 'Tai Sui' deity—believed to bring misfortune in one's birth year according to Chinese zodiac. The yellow paper features printed black Chinese characters and checkboxes for selecting specific negative influences (e.g., 'Fan Tai Sui', 'Chong Tai Sui', 'Xing Tai Sui', etc.), with fields for personal details (name, birth year/month/day/hour, zodiac sign) and prayers for peace, health, work success, and moral cultivation. It is typically submitted to a Taoist temple or burned in ritual ceremonies during the Lunar New Year. The item measures 10cm × 7cm, weighs 1g, and is part of 'Jin Nang Pei Jian' (锦囊配件)—a set of auspicious accessories for spiritual protection. Not a fashion or consumer product but a religious/cultural artifact used in folk Taoism and feng shui practices across East Asia.