{"product_id":"lp-lum-wat-samakeetham-19","title":"LP Lum - Wat Samakeetham","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMS05\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePhra Kring\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLP Lum, Wat Samakeetham \u003cbr\u003eB.E. 2547 (2004)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNawat Sacred Alloy · 199 Pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMainstream Artifact \u003cbr\u003e2 Inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSacred Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the 999-piece Fabuat edition, LP Lum created a much smaller \u003cstrong\u003eNawat material edition of only 199 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nawat version belongs to the same Phra Kring project and carries the same underlying concept: bringing together LP Lum's accumulated sacred materials, old takruts and ritual preparation within a traditional three-dimensional Phra Kring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts distinction lies principally in the \u003cstrong\u003eNawat sacred-metal composition\u003c\/strong\u003e and its considerably smaller production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach image was individually cast and subsequently prepared at the base with sacred substances. Natural differences arising from casting, metal flow, patina and hand-finishing give each example its own character rather than the perfectly uniform appearance of modern industrial production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Experiences Shared by Luksits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe experiences surrounding the Nawat edition generally follow those associated with the wider B.E. 2547 Phra Kring lineage: \u003cstrong\u003ecareer advancement, business progress, greater stability and opportunities appearing at useful moments\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors who understand LP Lum's work tend to regard the Nawat edition particularly highly because it combines the practical reputation of the Phra Kring with a much smaller production of \u003cstrong\u003e199 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom my own perspective, the material variant does not change what makes this batch important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundation remains LP Lum's wicha, his accumulated sacred materials, his personal hair relics and the unusually long period devoted to the consecration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether Fabuat or Nawat, this is one of the LP Lum pieces I would confidently regard amongst his finest works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Kring Nawat B.E. 2547\u003c\/strong\u003e is the scarcer companion to LP Lum's celebrated Fabuat edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly \u003cstrong\u003e199 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e were produced in Nawat, compared with 999 examples in the Fabuat material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was created within the same important period as the \u003cstrong\u003eTakrut Dai Nam B.E. 2547\u003c\/strong\u003e and formed part of an extended programme of ritual preparation. According to the lineage account, the Phra Kring received blessings over approximately \u003cstrong\u003ethree years before being released publicly\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts traditional purposes centre upon \u003cstrong\u003eBaramee, wealth, career advancement, business, protection and overall progress in life\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe origins of the Nawat edition cannot be separated from LP Lum's background as a \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Tudong\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring years of travelling on foot and staying in remote temples, forests and caves, LP Lum encountered many practitioners and accumulated sacred materials from numerous sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis collection of old takruts became particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the B.E. 2547 Phra Kring project, these accumulated sacred metals were no longer treated simply as individual objects. They were brought together as part of a new generation of amulets carrying LP Lum's own blessing and ritual direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was a Phra Kring that represented both \u003cstrong\u003einheritance and transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e — older sacred materials entering a new form under LP Lum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigins of the Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nawat edition was cast using a \u003cstrong\u003etraditional sacred multi-metal composition\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplemented by sacred metals connected with the wider Phra Kring project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe batch incorporated materials from LP Lum's accumulated collection of old takruts and prepared Yant metals, bringing together sacred substances that had themselves already been associated with earlier masters and consecrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the Fabuat edition places particular emphasis upon the symbolism of the monk's alms bowl, the Nawat edition places greater emphasis upon the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional sacred-metal character of the Phra Kring itself\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts production of only 199 pieces also makes the Nawat version considerably less frequently encountered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRitual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter casting, each Nawat Phra Kring underwent the same important internal preparation associated with the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base was filled with \u003cstrong\u003esacred powder connected with LP Kern\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with \u003cstrong\u003ehair relics from LP Lum\u003c\/strong\u003e. Temple candle wax was then used to seal the prepared base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe images were subsequently retained for continued blessing rather than immediately released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the history preserved around the batch, the Phra Kring underwent approximately \u003cstrong\u003ethree years of blessing and consecration\u003c\/strong\u003e, overlapping with the period in which LP Lum produced his celebrated B.E. 2547 Takrut Dai Nam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis prolonged preparation is an important reason why devotees regard the batch as one of LP Lum's major works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nawat Phra Kring is traditionally associated with \u003cstrong\u003ewealth, Baramee, professional advancement, business success, protection and the opening of opportunities\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sacred mixed-metal body represents accumulated strength, while the internal powders, hair relics and extended consecration give the piece a particularly personal connection to LP Lum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong devotees, the Phra Kring is commonly approached when seeking \u003cstrong\u003ecareer progress, stronger standing, financial stability, helpful connections and success through sustained effort\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is therefore a broad-purpose amulet rather than one restricted to a single specialised intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModern Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor modern wearers, the Nawat edition is particularly appropriate for professionals, entrepreneurs, managers and those working towards a major stage of personal advancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be carried when starting a new business, entering a more senior professional role, pursuing important contracts or simply seeking a stronger foundation for long-term progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact Phra Kring form also makes it suitable as a principal everyday Buddhist amulet rather than an object reserved solely for collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNawat edition of the B.E. 2547 Phra Kring\u003c\/strong\u003e retains the same seated three-dimensional form associated with the series but was produced in the scarcer sacred multi-metal composition. The aged alloy develops a naturally deep and varied surface, with individual differences in patina and casting that are characteristic of traditionally prepared mixed-metal images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach example contains the prepared sacred substances within its base, including LP Kern-associated powder and LP Lum's own hair relics, with temple candle wax used as part of the sealing process. Production was restricted to only \u003cstrong\u003e199 Nawat pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, compared with \u003cstrong\u003e999 pieces for the Fabuat edition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with the Fabuat version, the strongest historical pairing is LP Lum's \u003cstrong\u003eTakrut Dai Nam B.E. 2547\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Takrut Dai Nam is particularly associated with \u003cstrong\u003eMetta Maha Niyom and Maha Pokasap\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the Nawat Phra Kring provides the broader qualities of Baramee, protection, stability and advancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a collector concentrating specifically on LP Lum's B.E. 2547 works, the two pieces form a particularly meaningful pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nawat version is significant not merely because \u003cstrong\u003eonly 199 pieces were made\u003c\/strong\u003e, but because it represents the smaller material branch of what I consider one of LP Lum's greatest projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe numbers tell only part of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the finished Phra Kring were LP Lum's years as a Tudong monk, the sacred materials he accumulated from other masters, his willingness to use those materials for his own luksits, the personal addition of his hair relics and an extended period of blessing before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination is why I place the \u003cstrong\u003eB.E. 2547 Phra Kring — whether Fabuat or Nawat — amongst the very best sacred objects LP Lum ever created.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cform\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"OOBThaiAmulets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48041267036297,"sku":null,"price":1335.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1831\/0793\/files\/Untitled-267.jpg?v=1787895215","url":"https:\/\/oobamulets.com\/products\/lp-lum-wat-samakeetham-19","provider":"OOBThaiAmulets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}