Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Boteh

A thick raised rim frames this pendant, and the leaf spray inside has gone soft.

This plaque amulet depicting a boteh is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. It is coin silver. Plaque amulets are flat, usually pierced for a cord, and carry a single image in relief or engraving so that it can be worn close to the body. Oval face with a smooth round boss and a short loop, the leaves arranged in a loose fan above a curled tail. Pale grey surface carries scuffs, a wavy surface and bright polished edges. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

A good frame can make soft details look deliberate.