Phra Somdej Khanen • Nur Phong
BE2485 (CE1942) • Luang Pu Nak • Wat Rakang Kositaram • “Khanen” small-format Somdej • Standard certificate shown
%20Wat%20Rakang%20.png "Phra Somdej Khanen Nur Phong BE2485 Luang Pu Nak (Lp Nak) Wat Rakang")
What This Piece Represents (Collector Lens)
“Khanen” (คะแนน) is a collector shorthand for a small-format Somdej that is easy to wear daily — discreet, compact, but still rooted in the Wat Rakang Somdej tradition. In this BE2485 Luang Pu Nak line, the draw is twofold: the era (wartime Thailand context) and the character of Nur Phong (เนื้อผง) — a material family collectors associate with sacred powders, devotional residues, and a “soft” aged surface that rewards careful study.
Amulet Information
Name: Phra Somdej Khanen (พระสมเด็จคะแนน)
Material: Nur Phong (เนื้อผง)
Year (BE): 2485 (CE1942)
Temple: Wat Rakang Kositaram (วัดระฆังโฆสิตาราม), Bangkok
Monk: Luang Pu Nak (หลวงปู่นาค)
Size: 2.0–2.5 cm (as provided)
Purpose (as provided): Good Business, Wealth, Luck, Metta, Protection and Kindness
Certification: Standard certificate shown in the provided images
Price:
SGD 168
History & Lineage Context
Wat Rakang is one of the most referenced Somdej lineages in Thai collecting, and pieces associated with Luang Pu Nak are often approached with an “old-school Wat Rakang” lens: gentle relief, soft powder body, and age-consistent patina. BE2485 sits in a period where devotees commonly prioritized protection, stability, and morale — which aligns with the stated purposes (metta, protection, kindness, business luck) in the provided notes.
About Nur Phong (เนื้อผง) as a Material
“Nur Phong” is a collector category rather than a single formula. It commonly points to powder-based composition where sacred powders and devotional residues form the body of the amulet. Collectors often read Nur Phong through surface truth: natural dryness, fine pores, gentle aging, and the way the relief softens over decades. Over-cleaning or aggressive rubbing can remove the very evidence that helps authenticate old powder pieces.
Traditional Spiritual Attributes & Metaphysical Properties
The provided purpose set frames this Somdej Khanen as a “daily-life enhancer” rather than a single-use charm: good business flow, wealth momentum, luck, metta (social ease), protection, and kindness. In Thai amulet culture, Somdej-type pieces are frequently worn for calm authority and social harmony — belief-based intentions that devotees pair with right conduct and merit-making.
- Good Business / Wealth / Luck: carried for smoother opportunities and steadier “money flow” periods.
- Metta (เมตตา): traditional framing for likability, respect, and reduced friction in negotiations.
- Protection: a steadiness intention — especially for travel, work pressure, and uncertain seasons.
- Kindness: often interpreted as “soft power” — attracting support through good reputation.
Rarity Assessment & Collector Significance
Collector interest concentrates on (1) BE year attribution (2485), (2) the Luang Pu Nak association, (3) Wat Rakang lineage gravity, and (4) the presented certificate image as supporting documentation. As always, rarity should be treated as a market reality shaped by availability and verification — and the most serious work remains: comparing Pim details, powder texture, and age signals against trusted references.
Full Photo Reference Set
Close-up reference — surface texture and powder body.
Angle reference — edge, thickness, and natural wear.
Standard certificate reference (as provided).
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Disclaimer: This article is for education and collector appreciation. Item details are incorporated from the content you provided (images, captions, and links). Spiritual outcomes are belief-based and not guaranteed. Collectors should perform independent verification and consult qualified experts when needed.