Indian Figurative Casting Mold Depicting Deity

Little bearded face glares out from a lumpy, hammered-looking oval.

This silver figurative casting mold depicting a deity is from India, and dates to the late 19th or early 20th century. Hindu deities are shown in set poses with particular attributes, which allows worshippers to recognize each figure from its posture, hands and objects held. Small oval piece with a raised rim and a molded face in relief, framed by a beaded band. The face has a heavy beard and a stern brow. The metal is pale and bright, with rough, melted-looking edges. It is 1.5 inches wide, 1.5 deep and 0.5 high.

Grumpy in the best possible way.