Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Upside-Down Deity

Four squared symbols hover around a figure that seems to be holding its breath.

This coin silver plaque amulet depicting an upside-down deity is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. Small metal plaques bearing the image of a deity are traditionally worn as amulets, in the belief that the divine presence they carry offers protection to the wearer. Pentagonal plaque with a flat base, a beaded edge and a long tapering loop. The central figure has a leafy crown over a round body, with small angular marks stamped on either side. The metal is flat, smooth and lightly scuffed. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

Plain edges, busy middle, and a loop that means business.