Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Deity

A coin-sized disc where lettering-like marks and twinned shapes jostle inside a beaded rim.

This coin silver plaque amulet depicting a Hindu deity is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. Rajasthan has a long tradition of silver work, in which makers cut, stamp and chase figures into flat plaques that can be strung on a cord or chain. Round pendant with a short ridged tab, a smooth glossy field, and a ring of fine dots at the edge. Two paired forms with curling arms meet at center, with angular marks above and symbols at left. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

Mysterious squiggles, polished by thumbs, kept close and quiet.