Phra Phong Nang Kratay (Sitting on Rabbit) • B.E. 2518
Wat Sam Ngam, Nakhon Pathom • Sacred Powder (Nur Phong) Edition by Luang Phor Tae
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Main obverse — Buddha seated on a rabbit; chalk-matte sacred powder surface.
Historical Significance
Issued in B.E. 2518 (1975 CE) at Wat Sam Ngam, this edition by Luang Phor Tae reflects the temple’s mid-1970s flowering of devotional objects alongside his renowned Kuman Thong and Hanuman works. The rabbit motif resonates with Thai-Buddhist cosmology and zodiac symbolism, emphasizing gentle strength, compassion, and auspicious growth. The Putthapisek (ritual empowerment) aligned the batch with protective and metta-oriented blessings.
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Alternate view — shows pressed grain and herbal inclusions within the powder matrix.
Contextual Insight: LP Tae’s workshop combined regional wicha (sacred formula) for Metta Mahaniyom with compassionate imagery. The rabbit—linked to lunar virtue and gentleness—helped position this edition as a devotional piece for peace, household harmony, and livelihood stability.
Temple of Origin & Master’s Discipline
Wat Sam Ngam is known for disciplined meditation practice and community welfare projects. Luang Phor Tae emphasized merit-making and compassionate intention in his amulet craft, balancing iconography with doctrinal purpose so that objects serve both remembrance and practice.
Ritual context — final empowerment at Wat Sam Ngam (Putthapisek emphasis on metta and protection).
Materials & Craftsmanship
| Material | Sacred powder (Nur Phong) blend with Phong Wahn Saan Ya (herbal powders), Phong Phutthakun (Buddha-virtue powders), and minute temple relic dust. |
| Mold / Pim | Nang Kratay iconography — Buddha seated upon a rabbit; balanced torso and gentle outline; pressed grain and natural drying micro-pitting. |
| Consecration | Temple blessing cycles culminating in Putthapisek under LP Tae; chants oriented to Metta Mahaniyom, Klaew Klaad, and livelihood stability. |
Reference — LP Tae of Wat Sam Ngam, central to Nang Kratay and contemporary devotional works.
Spiritual Function & Doctrinal Purpose
According to Thai Buddhist belief, this amulet supports Metta Mahaniyom (social grace and kindness), Klaew Klaad (safe passage/aversion of misfortune), and Chok Lap (good fortune). Devotees wear it for household harmony and calm confidence in daily life.
Rarity & Collector Significance
Assessed as Collector-grade within LP Tae’s 1970s output. Collectors observe powder stratification, gentle relief lines, and period-correct press marks. Pieces retaining crisp surfaces and clear rabbit iconography are especially prized.
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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.