Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Durga on Horse

A pale house-shaped plaque with a faint horseman riding through a ruled border.

This plaque amulet depicting durga on horse is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. It is coin silver. Durga is a major Hindu goddess who is usually shown riding a lion or tiger, and regional and folk traditions also portray her or related deities on horseback. A flat, soft-edged plaque with a pointed top and a thick rolled loop. A figure on a horse is pressed in low relief, framed by a hatched border. The surface is pale and matte, with gentle wear. It is 0.6 inches long and 0.7 high.

The horse looks willing and the rider looks determined.