Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Diety

Leaf-shaped and a bit lumpy, this one crowds its whole cast into a space smaller than a thumb.

This coin silver plaque amulet depicting a Hindu deity is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. Hindu worship often centers on the image of a deity, and a small plaque bearing such an image can be worn close to the body as a sign of devotion. A teardrop plaque with a beaded rim around the lower edge and a stout upright loop. The field is packed with soft, worn relief that reads as a seated figure among scrolling forms. The surface is pale, matte and gently dented. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

Crowded, cheerful and slightly squashed by affection.