Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Dog

Short snout, raised tail, and a dog trotting under a knobby boss.

This plaque amulet depicting a dog is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. It is coin silver. Animal imagery is common in Indian amulets, where a creature may be chosen for qualities such as loyalty and watchfulness that people hope to call upon. Round pendant with a tall flat loop and a rounded, lumpy boss below. The dog in profile wears a dotted collar and has a looped tail and a lifted front leg. The beaded border is slightly uneven, with a rubbed surface. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

Slightly lumpy, but all heart and a perky tail.