Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Diety

A tiny standing figure holds court inside a house-shaped frame with a tall loop on top.

This coin silver plaque amulet depicting a Hindu deity is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. Coin silver is made from melted coinage or silver of similar purity, and it was widely used in India for jewelry that could also serve as portable wealth. The plaque has a pointed gable top and a thick strap loop. A slim standing figure fills the center, with a vessel shape at one side and a branch at the other. Surfaces are soft and rubbed, with a cool grey patina. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

Small stage, big personality, and a very good hat rack.