Rare Buddha Amulets From Revered Eastern Thai Masters
Rare amulets created by revered Eastern Thai Buddhist masters in the early 20th century, including distinctive designs from Chachoengsao and Samut Songkhram, have become highly sought-after collectibles commanding premium prices among serio
A spiritual teaching from Luang Pho Cha Subhadto of Wat Nong Pa Phong in Ubon Ratchathani states: "Following the Buddha's path brings no suffering, for His way is complete letting go of all things." Phra Kru Wor Wetmuni, known as Luang Pho Ee Buddhsaro, was a celebrated master teacher from Chachoengsao in Thailand's East who created numerous sacred amulets including talismans, yantra shirts, medals, and closed-eye Buddha images. Among his most popular pieces is the distinctive "Khao Bin" grain-shaped amulet. In 1930, Wat Satcheep commissioned portrait medals as commemorative gifts for those who contributed funds toward building the main ordination hall. Both oval and grain-shaped versions were produced, featuring a seated meditation figure with "Wat Sat" on the left and the master's name below. A yantra appears in the center, with the inscription "Memorial of the Buddha Image casting" and "B.E. 2473" on the back. This edition became highly sought-after, commanding high rental prices, and remains rare among serious collectors. Luang Pu Jai Inthasuvanno, a venerated master from Wat Sedet in Samut Songkhram, created the popular "Tamarind-Leaf Nagas" amulet in 1930 as part of a commemorative series for donors. This small brass casting features multiple designs: two-needle, single-needle, and dot varieties. The front depicts Buddha in meditation on a three-tiered base, while the back displays seven-headed nagas with protective shields. Khmer script runs along the center back. Due to limited production, this early amulet became exceptionally popular. Luang Pu Nak Punyanako of Wat Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan, a prominent historical master, created various sought-after amulets, with collectors particularly valuing his first-edition portrait medals. These Semai-shaped medals feature two handles and were created by Phra Kru Prasitthi Samnakaan (Tan Mena Jindha) of Chakravartti Rachawas Temple in Bangkok to commemorate the master's 72nd birthday. The front displays a bird-pattern border with a half-portrait facing forward, inscribed "Memorial" above and "Phra Kru Wiryaathikari" below, while the back features the Unaalom yantra and Khmer script, making it one of the most coveted medals in amulet collecting circles. Luang Pho Noi Chutinadhorn of Wat Noen Wiang in Nakhon Sawan was another renowned master whose first-edition "Tamarind-Leaf" medals, created in 1975, became highly celebrated. These copper amulets, produced in a limited run of 10,000 pieces, feature a looped bail with a seated meditation figure and yantra script, stamped with the master's name.
