Phra Somdej (崇笛佛) • Pim Than Mon • Nur Phong
BE2500 • Luang Pu Hin (LP Hin / 龙婆兴) • Wat Rakang Kositaram (瓦拉康) • Standard Amulet Certificate
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Pim Than Mon (ฐานหมอน) — the “cushion base” profile admired for a softer, more rounded base line compared to other Somdej variants.
A classic Phra Somdej made in BE2500 using Nur Phong sacred powder tradition, associated with Luang Pu Hin (LP Hin) of Wat Rakang Kositaram. This piece is presented with a Standard Amulet Certificate—ideal for collectors who want a documented Somdej entry with clear lineage naming and supporting paperwork.
Amulet Information
Name: Phra Somdej (崇笛佛) • Pim Than Mon
Material: Nur Phong (sacred powder blend)
Year (BE): 2500
Monk: Luang Pu Hin (LP Hin / 龙婆兴)
Wat: Wat Rakang Kositaram (瓦拉康), Bangkok
Certificate: Standard Amulet Certificate
SKU: TAC-LPHIN-SOMDEJ-TM-001
Price:
SGD 168
History & Context
Within the wider Somdej tradition, Wat Rakang is one of the most referenced lineages in Thai amulet history. This BE2500 generation is often appreciated as a practical collector’s piece: the Somdej identity is clear, the “Than Mon” (cushion base) form has its own personality, and the powder-based surface offers natural texture cues that collectors like to study.
This listing attributes the batch to Luang Pu Hin. For collectors, the most valuable habit is documentation: keep the certificate image together with the amulet photos and note the pim name precisely—small details are what make Somdej collecting consistent.
Sacred Composition: Nur Phong (Collector-Friendly View)
Nur Phong refers to sacred powder-based material traditions used across many Somdej-style amulets. Exact ingredient ratios are typically not disclosed batch-by-batch, but collectors generally look for: powder granularity, natural curing tones, fine pores, and “aged calmness” on the surface—rather than a fresh, overly smooth look.
- Texture cues: gentle powder grain and natural micro-porosity.
- Color cues: beige / light brown / grey-bone tones depending on curing and storage.
- Edge cues: worn high points should look believable (not artificially sanded).
Pim Than Mon — Design Notes
Pim Than Mon (ฐานหมอน) is named for the base shape that resembles a soft “pillow” line. It tends to present a gentler silhouette compared to sharper tier lines in other Somdej molds.
For authentication study, collectors usually compare: Buddha proportion, arch line, tier spacing, side profile thickness, and surface behavior under different lighting (natural vs indoor).
Traditional Meanings
Somdej amulets are traditionally worn for a balanced mix of presence and protection—often described as metta (social warmth), klaew klaad (safe passage), and baramee (inner strength / dignity). These are cultural beliefs tied to faith, practice, and personal conduct, not guaranteed outcomes.
- Metta: smoother relationships, better reception from people.
- Protection: peace of mind, steadiness while traveling or working.
- Baramee: calm authority—good for leadership, negotiations, and decision-making.
Full Photo Reference Set
Photo 1 — close-up angle for pim outline and surface study.
Photo 2 — alternate close-up for edge and thickness cues.
Photo 3 — supporting view for mold detail comparison.
Certificate reference — keep together with the amulet photos for documentation.
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