Thai Buddhist Amulets from Renowned Monks Highlighted in New Feature
The piece explores several famous Thai Buddhist amulets, beginning with a teaching from Luang Por Cha on anger. It details the iconic 1935 spade‑shaped amulet of Luang Phaw Pailot, the rare 1935 oval amulet of Luang Pu Chan, and the 2015 arm‑shaped commemorative of Luang Phaw Chomm, concluding with the early 1920 amulet of Luang Phaw Chum known for its protective qualities.
The spade‑shaped amulet of Luang Phaw Pailot, cast in 1935 to mark his 75th birthday, features a large loop and a seated image of the monk inside an arched gate on the front, with the inscription ‘Thatarerk 2478’ on the back. Made of a brass‑copper alloy, it exists in spade and oval versions, the spade being especially prized. The oval version of Luang Pu Chan’s 1935 amulet shows a half‑body portrait surrounded by Thai script noting his 83rd birthday and includes Khmer characters on the reverse; it is now rare and can fetch over 100,000 baht. Luang Phaw Chomm’s commemorative arm‑shaped amulet, created for his 77th birthday in 2015, bears a raised half‑body likeness, Thai lettering, a five‑point yantra with Khmer script, and the temple and district names on its faces. Lastly, the early amulet of Luang Phaw Chum from 1920 is an oval piece with double concentric circles, Khmer motifs, and a loop for wearing; it remains highly regarded for its reputed power to dispel spirits.
