{"product_id":"somdej-bungkumprom-copy","title":"Somdej Bang Khun Phrom 2517","description":"\u003cp\u003eMS06\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePhra Somdej Bang Khun Phrom — Pim Yai 5 Jud\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWat Mai Amataros · Bangkok\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB.E. 2517 (1974)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e101st Anniversary Commemorative Edition\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMainstream Artifact\u003cbr\u003eSamakom Certification Card (61-05-4375)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndividual Craftsmanship\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePim Yai 5 Jud - Top Pim in its series. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach artifact was individually pressed from prepared sacred powder. Differences in pressure, moisture, powder distribution and finishing naturally created variations in colour, texture, thickness and definition, giving each surviving piece its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Experiences Shared by Luksits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhra Somdej has traditionally been regarded as one of the most balanced forms of Thai Buddhist amulet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors and devotees often describe the experience of wearing Somdej not through one dramatic effect, but through a gradual sense that \u003cstrong\u003ecircumstances become easier to manage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn business, some speak of negotiations proceeding more smoothly, customers returning, contracts becoming easier to conclude or assistance appearing from senior and influential people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn working life, the emphasis is often upon \u003cstrong\u003eBaramee and Metta\u003c\/strong\u003e — being respected without having to force authority, receiving greater trust from colleagues and superiors, and finding that one's words carry more weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOthers keep Phra Somdej principally for protection and stability, particularly during periods of uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis broad character is one reason Phra Somdej remains so widely worn: rather than being centred upon a single purpose, it traditionally encompasses \u003cstrong\u003eMetta, Baramee, protection, prosperity and general auspiciousness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBang Khun Phrom B.E. 2517\u003c\/strong\u003e series was created by Wat Mai Amataros to commemorate \u003cstrong\u003e101 years since the passing of Somdej Phra Buddhachan To Phromrangsi\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose name is inseparably connected with the great Phra Somdej tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project also carried a practical merit-making purpose, with proceeds associated with the construction of the \u003cstrong\u003eWat Mai Amataros municipal school\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major consecration was held in B.E. 2517, bringing together respected masters of that generation. Accounts of the ceremony commonly include \u003cstrong\u003eLP Toh of Wat Pradoochimplee, LP Pae of Wat Phikun Thong, LP Nueang of Wat Chulamanee, LP Thir of Wat Pa Lelai and Ajarn Nong of Wat Sai Khao\u003c\/strong\u003e, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this commemorative series, \u003cstrong\u003ePim Yai 5 Jud\u003c\/strong\u003e became one of the best-known principal moulds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines a historically important Bangkok temple, the legacy of Somdej To, an important B.E. 2517 consecration and the classical Phra Somdej form in a single artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of Bang Khun Phrom is closely connected with \u003cstrong\u003eSomdej Phra Buddhachan To Phromrangsi\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most revered monks of nineteenth-century Siam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis name became particularly associated with the classical Phra Somdej form — a Buddha seated in meditation beneath an arch upon a tiered throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWat Mai Amataros was historically known in connection with \u003cstrong\u003eBang Khun Phrom\u003c\/strong\u003e, where earlier generations of Phra Somdej were famously placed within a chedi. Those old kru amulets eventually became some of the most studied and collected Thai Buddhist artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B.E. 2517 issue belongs to a much later period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should therefore be understood as a \u003cstrong\u003ecommemorative continuation of the Bang Khun Phrom tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than as one of the nineteenth-century pieces made during Somdej To's lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat distinction is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts significance comes from deliberately reconnecting a modern temple project with an older and deeply respected lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigins of the Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B.E. 2517 edition was created from a prepared sacred powder mixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional accounts surrounding the batch describe the inclusion of \u003cstrong\u003eold Bang Khun Phrom powder or fragments associated with material recovered from the original kru\u003c\/strong\u003e, blended with newly prepared sacred powders and binding ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was symbolically important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply reproducing the appearance of an old Phra Somdej, the makers sought to establish a material connection between the new commemorative edition and the earlier Bang Khun Phrom tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting powder can display considerable natural variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome pieces are pale cream or ivory, while others develop warmer beige or light brown tones. Tiny inclusions, darker particles, uneven density and small differences across the surface are characteristic of individually pressed powder artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe example shown retains an especially pleasing \u003cstrong\u003elight cream powder body with an understated aged surface\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the principal Pim Yai features to remain clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRitual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B.E. 2517 project culminated in a major \u003cstrong\u003eBuddhabhiseka consecration\u003c\/strong\u003e, traditionally recorded as taking place on \u003cstrong\u003e26 October B.E. 2517 (1974)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gathering of respected masters participated in the blessing rites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the names commonly associated with the ceremony are \u003cstrong\u003eLP Toh of Wat Pradoochimplee, LP Pae of Wat Phikun Thong, LP Nueang of Wat Chulamanee, LP Thir of Wat Pa Lelai and Ajarn Nong of Wat Sai Khao\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, this collective blessing is an important part of the appeal of the edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purpose behind the project also contributes to its religious context. The amulets commemorated Somdej To while simultaneously generating merit and financial support for \u003cstrong\u003eeducation and temple-community development\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe edition therefore brought together remembrance, sacred lineage, communal merit and practical public benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional qualities of Phra Somdej are exceptionally broad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/strong\u003e concerns goodwill, acceptance and favourable relationships. It is particularly relevant for people who regularly meet customers, clients, colleagues or decision-makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaramee\u003c\/strong\u003e concerns dignity, credibility and natural authority. Rather than aggressive dominance, the traditional Somdej character is more closely associated with being respected, trusted and listened to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKlaew Klaad\u003c\/strong\u003e represents passing safely through danger or avoiding unfavourable situations, while the broader protective tradition of Phra Somdej concerns stability during travel, work and everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProsperity is traditionally understood through \u003cstrong\u003esteady advancement and favourable opportunity\u003c\/strong\u003e — smoother business, supportive people, career progress and circumstances that allow one's own efforts to produce better results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, Phra Somdej is often described as an artifact suitable for almost every stage of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModern Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pim Yai 5 Jud is particularly suitable for someone wanting \u003cstrong\u003eone balanced Buddhist artifact for everyday wear\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a business owner, it can be worn with an emphasis upon Metta, customer relationships, credibility and steady prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor executives and professionals, its traditional Baramee qualities suit leadership, promotion, negotiations, presentations and interactions with senior people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those going through uncertainty, the character of Phra Somdej is equally relevant. Its symbolism is centred upon \u003cstrong\u003ecalmness, stability and progress without unnecessary aggression\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis also makes it an easy artifact to combine with more specialised pieces without overwhelming the purpose of a necklace set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Somdej Bang Khun Phrom, Pim Yai 5 Jud\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the B.E. 2517 101st Anniversary commemorative issue of Wat Mai Amataros. The artifact is individually pressed in a pale cream sacred-powder material, with the Buddha seated beneath a rounded arch upon the characteristic tiered base. The recognised \u003cstrong\u003efive-point mould characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e identify the Pim Yai 5 Jud classification. The reverse is restrained and largely plain, preserving the simple character of the powder body. This example is housed in a traditional engraved protective casing and is accompanied in the photograph by specialist certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Phra Somdej already provides an excellent \u003cstrong\u003efoundation artifact\u003c\/strong\u003e, so pairing is best determined by whichever quality the wearer wishes to emphasise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor business and customer movement, it pairs naturally with \u003cstrong\u003eNang Kwak\u003c\/strong\u003e. For stronger wealth emphasis, a dedicated wealth takrut or Choke Lap artifact can complement the Somdej's broader prosperity character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor leadership and stronger external protection, \u003cstrong\u003eTao Wessuwan\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a firmer guardian quality while the Somdej maintains Metta and composure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be worn alone. In fact, the broad traditional character of Phra Somdej means that a good example such as this does not require another artifact to make the combination feel complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me, the attraction of the \u003cstrong\u003eB.E. 2517 Pim Yai 5 Jud\u003c\/strong\u003e is how much history it offers without needing to enter the extremely difficult territory of nineteenth-century Bang Khun Phrom pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is already an artifact of more than half a century in age, created by \u003cstrong\u003eWat Mai Amataros itself\u003c\/strong\u003e, connected directly with the Bang Khun Phrom name and produced for the important \u003cstrong\u003e101st Anniversary commemoration of Somdej To\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pim Yai 5 Jud is also one of the moulds I particularly like because the design remains extremely classical. There is no elaborate reverse image or excessive ornamentation — just the familiar seated Buddha, arch and tiered base that made Phra Somdej one of the most recognisable forms in Thai amulet history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe example shown has another quality I value in old powder pieces: \u003cstrong\u003ea clean, naturally aged cream surface with the important mould characteristics still easy to appreciate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone wanting a serious Bang Khun Phrom piece with established history, an important ceremony and a direct connection to Wat Mai Amataros, the B.E. 2517 Pim Yai 5 Jud represents a particularly meaningful chapter of the lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOBThaiAmulets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48362297622665,"sku":null,"price":977.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1831\/0793\/files\/472249946_1382516099718741_999154430879004505_n.jpg?v=1735888477","url":"https:\/\/oobamulets.com\/products\/somdej-bungkumprom-copy","provider":"OOBThaiAmulets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}