Phra Somdej Kaiser • Pim Yai (Nur Phong)
BE2529 • Wat Arun Ratchawararam (Bangkok) • Somdej tradition consecration • Lineage reference within classical Somdej framework
Classic Pim Yai Somdej form with mature Nur Phong texture (เนื้อผง) and natural age fissures often referred to by collectors as a “crack model”.
What This Piece Represents (Collector Lens)
This Phra Somdej Kaiser Pim Yai from BE2529 reflects a late-period Somdej interpretation produced for Wat Arun, combining a formal Somdej silhouette with Nur Phong material that has fully settled over decades. Within Thai amulet culture, such pieces are appreciated not for novelty but for balance — proportion, calm Buddha posture, and material behaviour that signals time, not haste.
Collector Identity Card
Name: Phra Somdej Kaiser • Pim Yai
Material: Nur Phong (เนื้อผง)
Year (BE): 2529
Temple: Wat Arun Ratchawararam, Bangkok
Lineage Note: Produced within the Somdej stylistic tradition; attribution based on temple release records and collector references.
Price:
SGD 508
Nur Phong — Material Character & Age Cues
Nur Phong refers to sacred powder mixtures often incorporating chalk, temple residue, and binding agents blessed during consecration. Over time, genuine Nur Phong develops a softened surface and internal stress lines that differ from artificial cracking.
- Matte, calm surface without shine or resin gloss
- Natural fissures from long-term drying and compression
- Muted off-white to ivory tone typical of aged Somdej powder
Pim Yai — The Visual Signature
Pim Yai (พิมพ์ใหญ่) emphasises a broad base, upright Buddha form, and balanced tiered throne. Collectors often assess symmetry, shoulder slope, and spacing between tiers as key reading points when studying Somdej compositions.
Spiritual Focus (Common Intentions)
Within the Somdej tradition, pieces of this type are commonly associated with stabilising and protective intentions rather than aggressive ritual functions.
- Personal stability and mental composure
- General protection (คุ้มครอง) during daily activities
- Support for respectful presence and calm authority
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Care & Wearing Guidance
- Avoid prolonged moisture or direct water contact
- Handle gently to preserve aged powder surfaces
- Store separately from metal amulets to prevent abrasion
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Disclaimer: This article is for education and collector appreciation. Lineage and attribution notes are based on listing references. Independent verification is encouraged.