{"product_id":"lp-dam-wat-sri-monkol-wat-kuti-copy","title":"Lp Dam - Wat Sri Monkol (Wat Kuti)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMS06\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePhra Phuttha \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLP Dam · Wat Kuti · Prachinburi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresent-day Wat Sri Mongkhon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB.E. 2432–2442\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.5 Inches\u003cbr\u003eMainstream Artifact\u003cbr\u003eSamakom Certification Card (63-09-7372)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndividual Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach artifact was individually cast and finished rather than produced to modern standards. Differences in the lead flow, surface, proportions and placement of the inserted fang are therefore part of the character of these early pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Experiences Shared by Luksits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld collectors generally approach LP Dam's artifacts differently from later mainstream amulets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are not particularly refined pieces. Their attraction lies in the old casting, unusual materials and the reputation that developed around them through generations of local accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strongest stories surrounding LP Dam's lead artifacts concern \u003cstrong\u003eKong Grapan, Maha Udt and Klaew Klad\u003c\/strong\u003e — endurance against danger, protection and escaping serious situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also longstanding accounts of people carrying his artifacts because they believed them useful against \u003cstrong\u003eKhun Sai, hostile occult practices and spiritually troublesome environments\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone whose work involves frequent travelling, isolated locations or unpredictable surroundings, this explains why LP Dam's old lead pieces remained respected long after his lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Phuttha Lor Boran\u003c\/strong\u003e is an early lead Buddha casting attributed to \u003cstrong\u003eLP Dam of Wat Kuti, Prachinburi\u003c\/strong\u003e, the temple now known as \u003cstrong\u003eWat Sri Mongkhon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector tradition generally places pieces of this type around \u003cstrong\u003eB.E. 2432–2442\u003c\/strong\u003e, although surviving documentation from the period is limited and the dating should be understood as an established collector attribution rather than an exact recorded production date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artifact is particularly distinctive for its combination of \u003cstrong\u003eold lead and an inserted fang traditionally identified as wolf fang\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the old Wat Kuti tradition, the Buddha image provides the central Buddhist refuge, while the animal fang adds the symbolic qualities of vigilance, survival and resistance against hostile forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surviving history of LP Dam is fragmentary, which is not unusual for rural masters whose lives predate systematic documentation of Thai amulets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional accounts describe him as a \u003cstrong\u003eKhmer-lineage wandering monk\u003c\/strong\u003e who travelled into Thailand practising meditation and older forms of wicha. Some accounts further relate that during his travels he encountered \u003cstrong\u003eLP Suk of Wat Makham Thao\u003c\/strong\u003e, remaining for a period to exchange knowledge before continuing his thudong journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe eventually reached Wat Kuti in Prachinburi. The local community developed considerable respect for him and invited him to remain there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP Dam became particularly associated with \u003cstrong\u003elead sacred objects\u003c\/strong\u003e, including Buddha images and Phra Pidta. His Pidta pieces in particular later developed a strong reputation among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of this history survives through temple-area oral tradition and generations of collectors rather than detailed contemporary records, so the finer points of his biography are best regarded as lineage history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigins of the Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most interesting traditions surrounding LP Dam concerns the origin of his lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the old Wat Kuti account, \u003cstrong\u003ea pair of lead Singha figures once stood in front of the temple's old ubosot\u003c\/strong\u003e. Local children would sometimes carry these heavy figures away to play around the surrounding fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story says that regardless of where the Singha were left, villagers would later find them back at their original position in front of the ubosot, without anyone knowing who had returned them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese old Singha consequently acquired their own reputation within local tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe account accompanying LP Dam's amulets says that this old lead was eventually \u003cstrong\u003emelted and reused as sacred casting material for his artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether every surviving example contains material from these Singha cannot now be independently established, but the story remains an important part of the traditional provenance attached to LP Dam's lead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second important material is the \u003cstrong\u003eKhiaw Ma Pa\u003c\/strong\u003e, traditionally described as wolf fang, inserted into the artifact as an additional protective component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRitual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP Dam is remembered in collector tradition as belonging to an older \u003cstrong\u003eKhmer-influenced wicha lineage\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the preparation of the material, casting of the object and subsequent consecration formed parts of the same ritual process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lead Buddha therefore combines two different layers of symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBuddha image\u003c\/strong\u003e represents refuge, composure, mindfulness and the overcoming of fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efang\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the survival instinct of a powerful wild animal — alertness to danger, the ability to defend itself and resistance when confronted by hostile forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin old folk-wicha practice, such animal materials were sometimes incorporated into sacred objects where their natural characteristics complemented the intended purpose of the artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, the fang strengthens the distinctly protective character traditionally associated with LP Dam's lead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP Dam's artifacts are particularly remembered for \u003cstrong\u003eKong Grapan Chadtri and Maha Udt\u003c\/strong\u003e. These traditions concern physical resilience, protection and resistance against serious danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKlaew Klad\u003c\/strong\u003e is another important quality associated with the lineage — avoiding an accident, escaping a dangerous situation or circumstances changing before harm occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wolf-fang component is traditionally connected with \u003cstrong\u003eprotection against hostile influences\u003c\/strong\u003e, including Khun Sai and other forms of occult interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a strong element of \u003cstrong\u003ecourage and mental steadiness\u003c\/strong\u003e. The symbolism is not simply about confronting danger, but having sufficient awareness and composure to avoid it whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese qualities belong to the traditional reputation of the lineage and accounts passed down by devotees rather than being guarantees of physical protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModern Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is especially suitable for collectors who appreciate \u003cstrong\u003every early Thai sacred objects with strong regional character\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a modern precision-cast amulet, much of its attraction comes from its age: heavy old lead, primitive casting, unusual construction and the visible evidence of individual workmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor everyday devotion, its traditional character is primarily \u003cstrong\u003eprotective\u003c\/strong\u003e. It may appeal particularly to those who travel frequently, work outdoors or simply prefer an old Buddha artifact associated with Klaew Klad and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also historically interesting for collectors exploring the intersection between \u003cstrong\u003eBuddhist imagery, Khmer-influenced wicha and animal-material talismans\u003c\/strong\u003e in older central and eastern Thai traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artifact is an old hand-cast Buddha image made principally from \u003cstrong\u003elead\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a broad seated Buddha above a tiered base and an elongated upper section containing a fang traditionally identified as \u003cstrong\u003eKhiaw Ma Pa, or wolf fang\u003c\/strong\u003e. The reverse retains the simple, substantial construction expected of an early casting. Its grey-black lead surface shows considerable natural oxidation, irregularities, exposed brown deposits and casting wear consistent with an object of substantial age. The present example is preserved within a clear protective casing and is accompanied by a \u003cstrong\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is already a strongly protection-oriented artifact and can comfortably be worn \u003cstrong\u003eon its own\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf pairing is preferred, I would keep the combination traditional. A \u003cstrong\u003eBuddha image or Roop Lor of a respected monk master\u003c\/strong\u003e can add Baramee and Metta without changing the fundamental protective character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone already wearing a wealth or Saneh artifact, LP Dam's Buddha can instead serve as the \u003cstrong\u003eprotective foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e of the combination — one piece for movement and opportunity, the other for stability and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat attracts me to this piece is how different it feels from later mainstream amulets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is very little concern here with perfect symmetry or a beautiful modern finish. The \u003cstrong\u003eold lead, crude casting and fang incorporated directly into the Buddha form\u003c\/strong\u003e reflect an earlier approach to sacred-object making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe local story concerning the old lead Singha at Wat Kuti gives the material an additional layer of history, while the inserted fang reflects the protective wicha for which LP Dam's artifacts became remembered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biography of LP Dam is admittedly not as thoroughly recorded as that of later famous masters. Much of what survives comes from \u003cstrong\u003etemple-area tradition and older generations of collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e. For me, that is precisely why the physical artifact matters so much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a surviving piece from an older period when the material, the master's wicha and local oral history were closely intertwined — \u003cstrong\u003ean old-school protective Buddha with a character that is difficult to reproduce today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOBThaiAmulets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48361309175945,"sku":null,"price":227.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1831\/0793\/files\/455313696_1275280933775592_4090420271240209271_n.jpg?v=1723969093","url":"https:\/\/oobamulets.com\/products\/lp-dam-wat-sri-monkol-wat-kuti-copy","provider":"OOBThaiAmulets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}