Phra Phong Chan Loi • Nur Phong • BE 2460 (1922 CE)
Wat Khu Salot, Ayutthaya • Consecrated by Luang Phor Parn (Wat Bang Nom Kho) • Phong Namon Oil-Powder Matrix
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Provenance & Historical Note
This seldom-seen Phra Phong Chan Loi is attributed to Wat Khu Salot (Sena District, Ayutthaya) around BE 2460 (1922 CE). Production is linked to Phra Ajahn Phong, a close disciple of Luang Phor Parn (2418–2480 BE), with the batch blessed under LP Parn’s guidance to fund temple restoration. Within the Bang Nom Kho lineage, this piece exemplifies early 20th-century devotional manufacture, conservative iconography, and ritual chronology anchored in LP Parn’s celebrated blessing tradition.
Contextual Insight: Chan Loi (literally “floating moon”) identifies the poured/pressed powder form whose circular field evokes radiant mindfulness. Surviving examples often show calm, matte tonality and the sought-after “tofu-foam” micro-porosity that substantiates age and the original Phong Namon composition.
Material Analysis & Technical Notes
| Primary Matrix | Phong Namon (sacred powder blended with consecrated oil) |
| Admixtures | Temple holy powders prepared by Phra Ajahn Phong; residual powders associated with LP Parn’s six-animal series |
| Craft Method | Hand-pressed poured powder; ambient/low-heat setting; period molds |
| Surface & Ageing | Natural ivory–brown–pale green tonality; fine “tofu-foam” porosity; stable tactile field |
| Certification | Commonly documented with Thaprachan certificates (specimen dependent) |
Iconography, Molds & Design Types
The Wat Khu Salot programme drew inspiration from LP Parn’s six-animal motifs (chicken, Hanuman, Garuda, porcupine, fish, bird). Two additional types emerged: the Phra Phong Chan Loi (“Floating Moon”) and a Somdej-form rectangular mold—both emphasizing steadiness of faith and luminous mindfulness.
Ritual Chronology & Consecration
- Canonical Pali chant cycles and invocations at Wat Khu Salot
- Buddha Abhiseka empowerment overseen within LP Parn’s lineage
- Intentional infusion of Metta Mahaniyom (social grace), Khlang Klaad (safe passage), and auspicious livelihood
Distribution, Enshrinement & Survival
Amulets were distributed to donors supporting the temple’s reconstruction; remaining pieces were enshrined in the main chedi. A later breach resulted in loss of many items. Intact, well-preserved examples are consequently scarce, heightening documentary and collector value.
Traditional Attributes (Cultural Belief)
- Metta Mahaniyom: compassionate presence and patronage
- Khlang Klaad: protection from misfortune and untoward events
- Continuation of LP Parn’s protective lineage and disciplined practice
Note: Attributes are cited in the context of Thai devotional tradition; outcomes vary by individual conduct and merit.
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Rarity, Documentation & Collector Assessment
The combination of early 20th-century oil-powder matrix, Chan Loi iconography, and lineage to LP Parn substantiates strong collector interest. Institutional verification (e.g., Thaprachan) and demonstrable surface maturation materially support provenance, liquidity, and scholarly study.
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Disclaimer: This article employs formal academic diction (provenance, iconography, material analysis) while remaining accessible. Institutional certificates substantiate claims but should be considered with physical examination and due diligence by the buyer.