Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Deity

A bare-shouldered figure beneath draped arcs, with a bead trim and a tiny cross.

This coin silver plaque amulet depicting a Hindu deity is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. Hindu worship often centers on the image of a deity, and a small plaque bearing such an image can be worn close to the body as a sign of devotion. House-shaped plaque with a slightly wavy top edge and a stout, curved loop. The figure's head sits within drooping festoons, above a leaf-like lower body. An x-shaped mark and short strokes occupy the base corners. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

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