{"product_id":"luang-phor-yam-12","title":"Luang Phor Yam","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMS03\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuman Thong – 100th Birthday Anniversary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuang Phor Yam • Wat Sam Ngam • BE 2557 (2014)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarang Artifact\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal Experiences Shared by Luksits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter wearing or respectfully keeping this Guman Thong, many collectors of Luang Phor Yam’s pieces have shared experiences of improved business, increased customer traffic, smoother negotiations and unexpected financial opportunities. Some devotees also describe receiving timely intuition before important decisions, helping them recognise favourable opportunities or avoid troublesome situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBusiness owners commonly keep a Guman Thong at their shop, office or workplace with the traditional intention of encouraging steady trade and protecting the premises. Smaller examples such as this piece are also worn as pendants for prosperity, protection, Metta and guidance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther accounts include delayed payments unexpectedly arriving, customers returning with additional orders, helpful people appearing at the right moment and opportunities developing from previously quiet situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated to commemorate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuang Phor Yam’s 100th birthday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this BE 2557 (2014) Guman Thong belongs to the celebrated Wat Sam Ngam lineage inherited from the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuang Por Tae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular example is preserved in its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal baked-clay condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The natural reddish-brown surface of the fired sacred clay remains visible, showing the texture and characteristics created during the original moulding and baking process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred white blessing material remains prominently applied across the front of the figure, while a small gold-covered sacred inclusion is positioned at the lower front of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThan Kratai, or Rabbit Pedestal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe amulet has subsequently been professionally protected inside a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enew silver waterproof casing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the original baked-clay figure to remain safely preserved for wearing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with wealth, business, customer attraction, protection and intuitive guidance, the 100th Birthday Anniversary edition represents an important modern continuation of the famous Wat Sam Ngam Guman Thong tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWat Sam Ngam in Nakhon Pathom is one of Thailand’s best-known temples associated with the traditional creation of Guman Thong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts reputation was established through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuang Por Tae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose Guman Thong became highly respected among Thai devotees and collectors. His methods combined sacred materials, traditional Buddhist blessing practices and specialised Guman Thong Wicha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuang Phor Yam became an important successor to this lineage and continued preserving the Wat Sam Ngam methods for later generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBE 2557 100th Birthday Anniversary Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commemorated Luang Phor Yam reaching a remarkable century of life while also recognising his long dedication to maintaining the sacred tradition inherited from Luang Por Tae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure sits upon the characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThan Kratai (Rabbit Pedestal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Within Thai sacred symbolism, the rabbit pedestal has long-standing associations with eloquence, persuasive speech, charm, successful negotiation and prosperity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Materials \u0026amp; Ritual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 100th Birthday Anniversary Guman Thong follows the established Wat Sam Ngam sacred-material tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials traditionally associated with the formula include sacred soils collected from auspicious locations, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePong Prai Kumarn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, temple earth, sacred herbs and flower pollens, bone material and old sacred powders connected with the earlier Wat Sam Ngam lineage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese materials were incorporated into the clay mixture from which the figures were formed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach figure was individually moulded before being \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebaked and hardened\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating the characteristic earthy reddish-brown appearance visible on this example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original baked-clay surface has natural tonal differences, small irregularities and traces of hand production. These characteristics form part of the individuality of traditional clay sacred objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the front, sacred white blessing material was applied across the body. A gold-covered sacred inclusion can also be seen set into the lower portion of the pedestal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsecration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe batch was consecrated according to the traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWat Sam Ngam Guman Thong Wicha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e preserved through the lineage of Luang Por Tae and Luang Phor Yam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn important element of this tradition is the ceremonial invocation associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThirty-Two Body Parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, symbolically completing the spiritual body represented by the Guman Thong image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChanting, meditation and traditional invocation rites were performed to establish the blessings of the sacred figure according to the Wat Sam Ngam lineage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe completed Guman Thong therefore represents both the physical sacred-material tradition and the ritual knowledge transmitted through generations of the temple’s masters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Blessings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin Thai belief, the Wat Sam Ngam Guman Thong tradition is particularly associated with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoke Lap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – luck and unexpected opportunities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – goodwill, attraction and favourable relationships.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKha Khai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – supporting trade, sales and customer attraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePokasap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – prosperity and accumulation of wealth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKlaew Klaad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – protection and avoidance of danger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssistance with negotiations and persuasive communication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtection of the home, shop or workplace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntuitive guidance and timely warnings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBusiness owners have traditionally been especially drawn to Guman Thong because of their association with attracting customers, encouraging activity and watching over commercial premises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevotees commonly accompany their worship with merit-making, respectful conduct and offerings according to their own tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Luang Phor Yam (Yaem)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemple:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wat Sam Ngam, Nakhon Pathom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BE 2557 (2014)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100th Birthday Anniversary Commemorative Batch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Guman Thong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original baked sacred clay mixture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural reddish-brown baked-clay surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePedestal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Than Kratai (Rabbit Pedestal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sacred white blessing material with gold-covered sacred inclusion at the lower pedestal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original baked-clay figure preserved without later decorative paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCasing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew silver waterproof casing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new silver casing has been fitted to protect the original sacred figure from moisture, handling and environmental wear while allowing both the front and reverse of the baked-clay Guman Thong to remain clearly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach figure was individually prepared, moulded and baked from the sacred-material mixture. Differences in clay texture, firing tone, surface details and application of sacred material are therefore natural, giving every surviving example its own individual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuman Thong + Nang Kwak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis remains one of the classic combinations for people involved in business, retail, sales, commissions or customer-facing work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Guman Thong is traditionally associated with finding opportunities, attracting people, providing intuitive warnings and guarding its keeper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNang Kwak is traditionally honoured for beckoning customers, prosperity and continuing trade towards a business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the pairing is especially suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBusiness owners, retail shops, market traders, online sellers, property agents, sales professionals, freelancers and anyone whose income depends upon attracting customers or securing successful transactions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn traditional Thai commercial settings, both sacred figures may also be respectfully positioned facing the entrance, symbolically welcoming customers and prosperity into the premises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBE 2557 100th Birthday Anniversary Guman Thong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e carries significance both as a sacred object and as a commemorative piece from the later period of Luang Phor Yam’s life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is particularly attractive for collectors who appreciate the character of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal baked clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its exposed reddish-brown surface allows the texture of the material, moulding and firing to be seen clearly, together with the surviving sacred white blessing material and gold-covered inclusion on the pedestal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enew silver waterproof casing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides practical protection while retaining full visibility of the original figure from both sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost importantly, the piece maintains a direct connection with the celebrated Wat Sam Ngam tradition — a lineage beginning with Luang Por Tae and carefully continued by Luang Phor Yam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors of traditional Guman Thong, it represents a combination of recognisable lineage, commemorative importance, original sacred material and the distinctive hand-made character for which Wat Sam Ngam remains respected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"OOBThaiAmulets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47942489833609,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1831\/0793\/files\/Untitled-6-2.jpg?v=1786586795","url":"https:\/\/oobamulets.com\/products\/luang-phor-yam-12","provider":"OOBThaiAmulets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}