Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Warrior on Horse

A horseman rides across a pocket-sized stage, with a crowd of small figures underfoot.

This plaque amulet depicting warrior on horse is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India, in coin silver. Silver plaques with mounted figures are commonly worn in Rajasthan and are often linked to local hero and folk deity traditions, though the identity of a given rider varies. The figure sits tall on a prancing horse, one arm raised with a blade. Behind him stand attendants, and tiny figures line the lower edge of the house-shaped plate. The silver is worn smooth on the high points, with a loop at the peak for hanging. It is 1.5 inches long and 2 high.

A whole cavalry procession, minus the room.