Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Kali

Smooth, pale and clean in outline, with a staff on the left and a crescent at the top.

This coin silver plaque amulet depicting Kali is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. Coin silver is made from melted coinage or silver of similar purity, and it was widely used in India for jewelry that could also serve as portable wealth. Round pendant with a small loop, framed by a dotted rim. A standing figure with a crescent above its head holds a pronged staff in one hand, a curved form in the other, and a feathered body below. The finish is bright and fairly smooth. It is 0.5 inches long and 0.75 high.

Clear lines and a calm face, with an almost polished air.