Phra Nang Phaya Khu • Nur Din • BE 2490 (1947 CE)
Luang Phor Mui (Phra Kru Suwanwutacharn) • Wat Don Yai, Suphanburi • Twin-Queen Motif • Sacred Earthen Composite
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Provenance & Historical Note
In the post-war years, Wat Don Yai raised funds to mend buildings and spirits alike. Luang Phor Mui, known for discipline and quiet compassion, gathered nur din — sacred earthen clay — compounded with powdered remnants of older tablets and herbal admixtures. The result was the Phra Nang Phaya Khu (the “twin queen” form), consecrated in BE 2490 (1947). The paired motif doubled the traditional Nang Phaya virtues of steadfast grace and righteous leadership, a blessing aimed at households and honest trade during a fragile recovery.
The ritual grammar followed classical sequence: collect, sanctify, combine, and pray. Monks chanted through the night while villagers circled the ubosot with candles. By dawn, trays of clay tablets held more than heat — they held a record of community rebuilding. For collectors this reads as “provenance”; for devotees it remains merit one can hold.
Contextual Insight: Mid-20th-century nur din bodies often present earthy tonality, micro-grit distribution, kiln freckles, and honest wear at the apex. Under raking light, mineral flecks and micro-voids indicate hand-prepared matrices and modest firing — traits consistent with field manufacture at regional temples like Wat Don Yai.
Materials, Iconography & Technical Notes
| Primary Material | Nur Din (sacred baked clay) with powdered votive remnants & herbal binders |
| Craft Method | Hand-prepared clay matrix; pressed molds; modest kiln firing/ambient finish |
| Era | BE 2490 (1947 CE), post-war provincial ritual chronology |
| Master / Temple | Luang Phor Mui • Wat Don Yai, Suphanburi |
| Motif | Nang Phaya “Khu” (paired/dual) — doubling virtues of grace, household harmony, and just leadership |
| Certification | Standard Amulet Certificate (verified specimen) |
Traditional Attributes & Doctrinal Function
- Protection (klaew klad) and removal of obstacles
- Metta (mahaniyom) enhancing likability and patronage
- Maha Larp (prosperity) and fair trade fortune for household/business
- Steadiness of mind supportive of regular devotional practice
Note: Attributes are presented within Thai cultural belief; outcomes vary with faith, conduct, and mindful practice.
Rarity & Collector Assessment
Wat Don Yai nur din issues by LP Mui are curated for their documentary value in post-war temple economies. Coherent clay matrices, natural micro-grit, and mature field development — alongside a Standard Amulet Certificate — substantiate provenance and support long-term collectability and comparative study within the Nang Phaya corpus.
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Disclaimer: This profile balances academic diction (provenance, iconography, material analysis) with accessible explanation. Certification supports but does not alone constitute authenticity; buyers should conduct independent due diligence where necessary.