Phra Somdej Prok Pho Lek • Nur Phong Wahn
BE2495 • Wat Rakang Kositaram • Consecrated by Luang Pu Hin • Lineage reference: Somdej Wat Rakang
Overview of Phra Somdej “Prok Pho” (พระสมเด็จปรกโพธิ์) in a compact “Lek” (เล็ก) format, made in Nur Phong Wahn (เนื้อผงว่าน) — herbal sacred powder body as presented in the listing.
What This Piece Represents (Collector Lens)
“Prok Pho” is a design language collectors recognize immediately: the Buddha sheltered beneath the Bodhi canopy, a visual shorthand for composure, protection, and the stability of practice. When it appears in the Somdej family, it carries a quieter, more devotional character than ornate styles — a piece that invites close looking rather than loud display. The “Lek” size is also meaningful in the collector world: smaller formats often highlight the maker’s control of proportion, because every line must still read clearly in a compact frame. Combined with Nur Phong Wahn — a material category associated with herbs and sacred powders — the overall impression is classic: simple structure, respectful presence, and a “worn close” sensibility that many devotees prefer for daily life.
Amulet Information
Name: Phra Somdej Prok Pho Lek
Material: Nur Phong Wahn (Herbal Sacred Powder)
Year (BE): 2495
Temple: Wat Rakang Kositaram
Monk: Luang Pu Hin
Lineage Note: Somdej Wat Rakang tradition
SKU: TAC-LPHIN-SOMDEJ-001
Price:
SGD 168
History & Lineage Context
The listing places this piece in BE2495 and identifies it as a Somdej Prok Pho Lek made in Nur Phong Wahn under the Wat Rakang Kositaram naming tradition. The listing does not provide a named “roon” (รุ่น), distribution purpose, or a temple-issued document reference; therefore, this entry keeps the history disciplined: it records the stated year and the traditional Somdej-Wat Rakang framing without known batch specifics.
Luang Pu Hin is named in the listing as the consecrating monk for this piece. The listing does not provide biographical notes, co-consecrators, or ceremony details. In collector practice, the monk association is best treated as “listing-provided attribution” unless cross-verified with established references, catalog records, or long-standing collector documentation.
Wat Rakang Kositaram is historically central in Somdej collecting culture, and many later Somdej-family pieces are described through “Rakang lineage” language. For this particular entry, because the listing does not specify a detailed issue story, we emphasize what the design communicates (Prok Pho canopy imagery) and what the material category suggests (Nur Phong Wahn), while leaving deeper issuance history open-ended.
About the Material
Nur Phong Wahn (เนื้อผงว่าน) refers to a sacred powder body associated with “wahn” (ว่าน) — traditional herb groupings used in Thai devotional and protective crafting. Collectors usually discuss this material in practical terms: how the powder compacts, how the surface ages, and whether the overall “body feel” matches pressed-powder construction rather than a modern, overly uniform finish. Since the listing does not provide a formula or ingredient list, the notes below describe common collector cues rather than claiming a specific recipe.
- Collector cue: a natural, slightly varied powder tone and grain (not perfectly flat or plastic-smooth).
- Collector cue: gentle surface aging that looks “settled,” especially around recesses and borders.
- Not specified in the listing: the exact herb list, sacred powders, or documented mixing/blessing methodology.
Design / Pim / Variant Notes
“Prok Pho” (ปรกโพธิ์) indicates the Bodhi-canopy shelter motif above the Buddha image, while “Lek” signals a smaller print/format. In compact Prok Pho pieces, collectors look for clean canopy rhythm, a calm seated silhouette, and proportion that still reads clearly at size. The Somdej family’s appeal often sits in restraint: a balanced frame, steady tiers, and a quiet presence rather than dramatic ornamentation. The listing does not specify an additional pim name beyond Prok Pho Lek, so this entry keeps the variant naming to what is provided.
Traditional Spiritual Attributes & Metaphysical Properties
In Thai devotional culture, Prok Pho imagery is commonly linked to the feeling of being “sheltered” — not as a guarantee, but as a reminder to stay steady under pressure. Somdej-family pieces are also traditionally worn with the idea of cultivating metta (เมตตา) and maintaining composure in speech and action. Because the listing does not specify a unique ritual program, the attributes below reflect general tradition associated with Somdej and Prok Pho symbolism, framed respectfully and without absolute claims.
- เมตตา (Metta): traditionally associated with softening social friction and improving approachability through calm presence.
- คุ้มครอง (Khum-khrong): worn as a general “sheltering” support, especially for travel, work pressure, and daily routines.
- Mind-training reminder: Prok Pho symbolism is often treated as a cue to return to patience, mindfulness, and measured speech.
Rarity Assessment & Collector Significance
The collector value of this listing sits in three anchored identifiers: (1) a Somdej Prok Pho Lek naming, (2) Nur Phong Wahn material category, and (3) the stated BE2495 era with Wat Rakang Kositaram framing. However, the listing does not provide batch naming, production count, certification, or a temple document citation — so rarity cannot be asserted as “confirmed” from text alone. Evidence-based cues collectors typically rely on include consistent pressed-powder texture, credible aging/patina behavior in recesses, and proportion alignment with known Prok Pho Lek references, ideally supported by provenance or trusted comparison.
Conclusion
This Phra Somdej Prok Pho Lek in Nur Phong Wahn, dated BE2495 and attributed in the listing to Luang Pu Hin and Wat Rakang Kositaram, is best understood as a compact, devotional Somdej-family piece where symbolism and material character lead the story. The entry records what is stated and visible, while leaving batch-level claims open to careful, collector-standard verification.
Full Photo Reference Set
Front view — Prok Pho canopy motif and Somdej silhouette in compact “Lek” format.
Back view — surface character and natural powder aging cues for Nur Phong Wahn.
Side view — thickness and pressed-powder body profile reference.
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Disclaimer: This article is for education and collector appreciation. Lineage/consecration notes are based on the details provided in the listing. Collectors should perform independent verification and consult qualified experts when needed.