Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Dog

Under a small boss, a collared dog glows in a slightly dented rim.

This plaque amulet depicting a dog is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. It is coin silver. Silver amulets from Rajasthan are often made from coin silver, which gave smiths a metal of fairly standard purity that works well for stamping and engraving. Medallion-style pendant with a ring loop and a rounded boss above a small notch. The dog wears a dotted collar and holds its tail high. A heavy bead border circles it, and the metal has a pale brassy gleam. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

Properly dressed, properly beaded, and glowing.