Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Deity

Crowded with symbols, this little plaque leaves no corner of the field unattended.

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. A tall tabbed pendant with a dark, crevice-filled surface and raised bright highs. The central figure carries a trident-like staff, with crescent and sun-like marks around the head and a small vessel at lower left. It is 0.75 inches long and 1 high.

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