Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Dog

Fine hatch marks fan behind a dog with a collar and a curled tail.

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. Broad round pendant with a thick tubular loop and a rosette at its base. A dog stands in profile with a dotted collar and a lifted front paw. Light diagonal tool marks fill the ground and a beaded rim runs around. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

Neat tooling for a very casual walk.