Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Vishnupadaka

Two sacred footprints stand side by side under a pointed arch.

This plaque amulet depicting Vishnupadaka is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India, in coin silver. Footprints of Vishnu, called Vishnupada, are widely venerated in Hindu tradition as a sign of the god's presence, and appear on shrines and amulets alike. The round disc carries a repousse panel at its center, framed by a pointed gable, with the two footprints raised in relief beneath a floral spray. Lines of tiny punched dots run around the edge, with small rosettes at the sides and a beaded loop at the top. It is 3 inches long and 3.25 high.

A small round shrine, made to travel.