Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Boteh

A large, rich sprig fans out below a flower-like boss, edged in a clean rim.

This plaque amulet depicting a boteh is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. It is coin silver. The boteh is a curved teardrop motif found in textiles and metalwork across South and Central Asia, and its meaning is debated by scholars. Pronounced teardrop outline with a tall loop. The central plant has long pointed leaves and tight curls at the base, while golden-brown staining settles in the hollows of the pale grey surface. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

Looks as though it was carved with a calm hand.