Phra Yod Khunphon • Pim Yai • Nur Wahn • BE2504
Luang Phor Khan • Wat Phra Si An • Central Thailand • Herbal composite (1,000+ sacred herbs)
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Main obverse — Pim Yai in herbal composite, BE2504 (1961 CE).
Historical Significance
Crafted in BE2504 (1961 CE) by Luang Phor Khan, abbot of Wat Phra Si An, this Yod Khunphon pim draws on Central-Thai lineages that emphasize disciplined protection and moral courage. The name recalls Ayutthaya-era champions, aligning the wearer with valor, loyalty, and steadfastness.
Obverse — bold relief with compact fields; classic Pim Yai stance.
Contextual Insight: Nur Wahn pims of the BE2500s often unified herbal alchemy with monastic discipline. In scholarship and collecting, herb diversity, powder stratification, and field stability are key markers of authentic period craft.
Materials & Craftsmanship
| Matrix | Nur Wahn (herbal composite) — over 1,000 sacred herbs, scripture ash, relic fragments, and recycled powders from earlier pims. |
| Selected Herbs | Wan Maha Saneh, Wan Dok Tong, Wan Nang Kwak; cemetery-gathered botanicals used traditionally for protective potency. |
| Mold / Finish | Pim Yai with confident contours; edges show natural rounding; micro-inclusions and layered texture evident on flanks. |
Side profile — layered herbal matrix and natural wear points.
Empowerment & Ceremony
Created under Wicha Yod Khunphon with lunar timing and seasonal calculations. Monastic records and oral accounts describe extended Putthaphisek, including eclipse-night meditation, katha cycles, and participation by respected regional masters, emphasizing protection and righteous authority.
- Lunar-aligned mixing and molding rites
- Long-form chanting and silent samādhi empowerment
- Requests for courage, leadership, safe conduct, and just influence
Reverse — herbal inclusions and pressed-field stabilization.
Spiritual Function & Doctrinal Purpose
- Metta Mahaniyom — approachability and goodwill
- Kongkraphan Chatree — protective resilience
- Maha Amnaj — dignified authority and leadership aura
- Kha Khai — steady opportunity and commerce luck
Rarity & Collector Significance
Early BE2500s Nur Wahn pims with documented mass of botanicals are scarce. Collectors examine crisp obverse relief, even stratification, intact edges, and stable fields. Proven LP Khan pieces circulate quietly among senior collectors.
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Disclaimer: This article supports cultural and academic appreciation of Thai Buddhist heritage. Authentication notes aid study and collecting; they are not legal or forensic certification.