Indian Plaque Amulet Depicting Warrior on Lion

Observe a pale shield-shaped plaque with a pinkish blush where the figure rides.

This coin silver plaque amulet depicting a warrior on a lion is Hindu, from Rajasthan, India. Rajasthan has a strong martial heritage, and its jewelry traditions include pendants showing riders, deities and animals in repeating, stylized forms. Looking closely, a tall, house-like plaque with a long loop at the top and a thin border around the edge. A figure sits on a striding animal in low relief, and patches of rose-pink tint show across the surface. It is 0.6 inches long and 1 high.

A pocket-sized procession with a hint of blush.