Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Devi

Pentagon frame, a knob on top and a figure with arms outstretched.

This plaque amulet depicting Devi is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. It is coin silver. Amulets showing a deity are generally worn for protection and blessing, and the image is chosen to match the devotion of the wearer. Pentagonal pendant with a round bead-like loop on its peak and a stepped double border. A smiling figure with small hair loops holds out both arms above a pleated skirt and two tiny curls. It is 5 inches long and 1 high.

Wide open arms in a very small space.