Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Sun God

A softened face glows from a starburst on a modest house-shaped plaque.

This plaque amulet depicting the sun god is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. It is coin silver. Small plaque amulets are generally worn on a cord or chain, and Hindu amulets are often meant to offer protection to the wearer. A small pendant with sloping shoulders and a flat upright loop. A raised face with small, softly worn features sits in a halo of fine rays. A plain border outlines the edge, and the whole surface is gently rubbed. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

Warm and mild, with just enough rays to count.