Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Deity

A narrow arched plaque, edged in beads, with a slim figure and four round dots.

This coin silver plaque amulet depicting a Hindu deity is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. Coin silver is made from melted coinage or silver of similar purity, and it was widely used in India for jewelry that could also serve as portable wealth. Pointed-top pendant with a rounded loop and a double border of raised beads following the arch. Wear has softened the details. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

Delicate beadwork on a very small stage, worn smooth.