Phra Sankajai 弥勒佛 (Nur Phong Namon) — BE 2509 (1966 CE)
Consecrated by Luang Phor Kuay (LP Kuay / 龙婆贵) — Wat Kositaram, Chainat • With T-Amulet Certificate
Historical Significance
Crafted in BE 2509, this Phra Sankajai reflects wicha (esoteric discipline) cultivated by LP Kuay during a period when devotees sought stable fortune and calm minds. According to Thai collector records, his early powder issues are admired for their balanced iconography and confident modeling. In village practice, the Sankajai figure embodies cheerful wisdom and well-being, aligning with the belief in metta mahaniyom (social goodwill) and chok-lap (prosperity).
Contextual Insight: Early Wat Kositaram powder batches integrate Phong kru (temple powders) and “writing–erasure” namon powders produced through meditative chanting. This ritual sequence underpins the amulet’s reputation for gentle abundance and clarity.
Collector Images
Materials, Craftsmanship & Technical Specifications
- Primary Material
- Nur Phong Namon — ritual “writing–erasure” powders blended with temple Phong kru.
- Admixtures
- Herbal/mineral particulates added for structure and symbolic auspiciousness.
- Surface Profile
- Matte luster with fine micro-pitting and coherent edge compression.
- Morphology
- Serene Sankajai figure; balanced torso; gentle shoulder curvature; stable base.
- Issue / Period
- BE 2509 (1966 CE), Wat Kositaram — LP Kuay.
- Certification
- T-Amulet Certificate (institutional verification).
- SKU / Price
- TAC-PSKJ-2509-NPN-LPK • SGD 268.
Spiritual Function and Doctrinal Purpose
In Thai Buddhist belief, Phra Sankajai represents contented wisdom and graceful abundance. Devotees wear this form to cultivate metta (kind regard), steady fortune, and clarity of speech. The powder blend’s abhiseka (empowerment) is traditionally read as focusing the mind and softening social encounters, especially for business owners and householders.
Rarity Assessment & Collector Notes
- Desirability: Early Phong Namon work by LP Kuay remains highly liquid in regional markets.
- Condition: Textural stability and crisp contours substantiate careful storage and period consistency.
- Care: Wear respectfully; avoid moisture/chemicals; store in breathable cases away from heat.
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Disclaimer: This article balances formal academic diction (provenance, iconography, material analysis) with accessibility. Institutional certificates substantiate claims but should be read with physical examination and independent due diligence.