Phra Kring • Phra Chaiwat (Pim Bua Sam Chan) • BE2496
Wat Suthat, Bangkok • Nur Loha Phasom (mixed sacred alloys) • Chao Khun Sri lineage
Main composite — BE2496 Pim Bua Sam Chan profile in Nur Loha Phasom; classic Wat Suthat proportions.
Historical Significance
Issued in BE2496 (CE1953) at Wat Suthat, this Kring/Chaiwat series reflects Bangkok’s mid-century revival of wicha Kring (hollow-core “ringing” Buddha talismans associated with healing and protection). Guided by the lineage of Chao Khun Sri, the batch served temple fundraising and the wider community’s devotional needs. The empowerment followed a formal Putthapisek (ritual consecration) according to capital-temple standards.
Obverse detail — Bua Sam Chan (“three-tier lotus”) base; balanced shoulder and crown lines typical of capital molds.
Contextual Insight: Wat Suthat’s Kring/Chaiwat lineage prioritizes proportion, tonal “ring,” and alloy purity. Nur Loha Phasom (mixed sacred metals) typically includes prior-batch filings and ritual alloy to embed lineage merit (barami).
Temple of Origin & Master’s Discipline
Wat Suthat is renowned for scholastic monasticism and precise ritual craft. The overseeing masters emphasize disciplined casting, crisp pim (mold) geometry, and proper chanting cycles. The capital tradition of samrit loha (“sacred mixed bronze”) underlies the craft ethos seen here.
Reverse — Alloy tonality and cool patina; soft flow at robe folds indicative of period casting.
Materials & Craftsmanship
| Material | Nur Loha Phasom (sacred mixed alloys; capital-lineage bronze blend with ritual filings) |
| Pim (Mold) | Bua Sam Chan (three-tier lotus); balanced facial plane; tight ear and ushnisha silhouette |
| Consecration | Formal Putthapisek at Wat Suthat; Bangkok senior monks’ chant cycles per lineage custom |
| Certification | Listed as “with Samakom certificate” (collector verification context) |
Side/detail — Clean edge lines; period wear consistent with careful devotional handling.
Spiritual Function & Doctrinal Purpose
According to Thai Buddhist belief, Kring/Chaiwat amulets are associated with healing, protection (Klaew Klaad) and benevolence (Metta Mahaniyom). Devotees traditionally wear them for calm confidence, safe travel, and wholesome fortune (Maha Lap).
Samakon Certificate.
Rarity & Collector Significance
Assessed as collector-grade within the Wat Suthat capital line. Collectors examine alloy tonality, lotus-tier symmetry, and the toning pattern across high points. Certified examples (e.g., Samakom) are preferred references in competitive circles.
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Disclaimer: The information here supports cultural and academic appreciation of Thai Buddhist material heritage. Details on authentication and provenance aid study and personal appreciation, and are not legal or forensic certification.