Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Diety

Compact and squared at the shoulders, with a figure and leafy accents tucked inside.

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. A small, house-shaped pendant with a chunky loop slanted to one side and a bead border on three sides. A bulbous-headed figure sits above kneeling or crossed legs, flanked by leaf and flower shapes. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

Small, snug and thoroughly stocked with ornaments.