Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Devi

Figure with swooping arms crosses itself into a bold X.

This plaque amulet depicting Devi is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. It is coin silver. Amulets showing a deity are generally worn for protection and blessing, and the image is chosen to match the devotion of the wearer. Square pendant with softly rounded corners and a thin loop. A raised figure with a small head has its arms and legs arranged in a large X, while ruled lines frame the border. It is 0.75 inches long and 0.8 high.

A strong pose, confidently crammed into a small square.