Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Dog

Scratched lines and a dotted rim give this dog a busy backdrop.

This plaque amulet depicting a dog is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. It is coin silver. In Hindu tradition the dog is associated with Bhairava, a fierce form of Shiva, and is often shown as his companion or vehicle. Small round pendant with a rolled loop and a dense ring of tiny beads. The dog has a dotted collar, a lifted front leg and a tall curved tail. Fine diagonal marks run across the ground behind it. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

A lot going on, yet the dog doesn't blink.