Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Feet of Vishnu

Dotted borders fence in two hooded figures under a little roof.

This plaque amulet depicting the feet of Vishnu is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. It is coin silver. Footprints are used in Indian religious art in place of a figure, and they are generally understood to signal the presence and blessing of a deity. Pentagonal pendant with a tall hanging loop and a ridged canopy above two hooded figures. Rows of tiny raised dots outline the panel. The metal is grey and soft-edged, with mild surface scratches. It is 0.75 inches long and 1 high.

Order, symmetry and a very neat row of dots.