Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Feet of Vishnu

Paired footprints inside a curtained arch, with studs for punctuation.

This plaque amulet depicting the feet of Vishnu is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. It is coin silver. In Hindu devotion the footprints of Vishnu, known as Vishnupada, are an aspect of the deity honored in temples and pilgrimage sites across India. Pendant with a flat loop and a gabled top. Two toed foot shapes with crossed lines stand in arched recesses, with curved leafy edges on either side. A diamond mark and round studs decorate the lower panel. It is 0.56 inches long and 0.88 high.

Delicate engraving, handled with a casual flourish.