Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Upside-Down Deity

Rows of dots circle a leaf-crowned figure whose eyes seem to follow the loop.

This coin silver plaque amulet depicting an upside-down deity is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. Hindu imagery follows well-established conventions, so a figure shown upside down is a notable choice whose meaning varies with the deity and the tradition of the maker. Round, slightly pointed disc with double beaded rings and a chunky loop that shows a warm tint inside. A figure with a leafy crown has dot eyes and a small helmet-like shape below, with fine hatched lines at either side. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

Concentric dots, concentrated charm, and a warm-tinted loop.