Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Dog

Diagonal tool lines whip the background while a collared dog trots on.

This plaque amulet depicting a dog is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. It is coin silver. In Hindu tradition the dog is associated with Bhairava, a fierce form of Shiva, and is often shown as his companion or vehicle. Disc pendant with a narrow loop and a smooth boss. A dog with a dotted collar and a high, curled tail walks left, one paw lifted. Deep diagonal strokes fill the ground, with a beaded border surrounding it. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

Busy surroundings, unbothered dog, steady little stride.