Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Dog

Standing in a shallow hollow, tail curled, this dog makes no fuss at all.

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. Small round pendant with a plain flat loop and no border. A dog in low relief stands in profile with a raised head and a curled tail. The ground is dull grey, with light scratches and a soft, worn edge. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

Direct and simple, and wagging, more or less.