Watch List notes:

INDIA, Deccan. Circa 18th century. Bracteate (Silver, 15x17 mm, 1.00 g). Four-armed goddess Ambamata standing facing, holding lotus in her right hand and uncertain object in her left; all within ornamental border. Rev. Incuse of obverse. Mitchiner, Indian Tokens: Popular Religious & Secular Art, p. 53. Very rare. A nicely toned and attractive votive pendant. Good very fine.


From a collection of coins from Central Asia.

Ambamata (Ambabai) is a form of Lakshmi popular in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.