Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Vishnupadaka Under Chhatri

The parasol is big, the feet beneath it bigger, and the swirl below holds them up.

This plaque amulet depicting Vishnupadaka under chhatri is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India, in coin silver. The footprints of Vishnu are commonly venerated as marks of divine presence, and the chhatri, or canopy, is a traditional sign of honor and royalty in Rajasthan. Two large feet rise beneath a domed umbrella, flanked by tall lamps and leafy sprigs. A pair of scrolling curls sits at the base. The plaque has a raised border and a thick cylindrical loop, the silver burnished smooth. It is 1.25 inches long and 1.75 high.

Honored feet, properly shaded.