Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Dog

Brassy warmth, a lumpy loop, and a dog peering out beneath.

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. Rounded pendant with a rounded boss under a short tubular loop. The dog in low relief has a heavy neck, pricked ears and a tail over its back. A beaded border circles it, and the surface shows slight green tinges. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

A little tarnished, entirely charming, and still walking.