Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Dog

Strides forward, shaggy ears flapping, loop leaning over its shoulder.

This plaque amulet depicting a dog is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. It is coin silver. Animal imagery is common in Indian amulets, where a creature may be chosen for qualities such as loyalty and watchfulness that people hope to call upon. Round pendant with a folded tubular loop and a smooth domed boss on the upper edge. The dog in relief faces left, with a collar and a stubby tail. The metal is dark grey with a rough rim. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

Walks like it knows exactly where dinner is.