Help identifying Thai amulet in gold casing - LP Parn era?

• Help identifying Thai amulet in gold casing - LP Parn era?
  Posted by Neiko on 20 May, 2026 16:09
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• Hello everyone,
  
  I'm new to this forum and hoping to get some help identifying a Thai Buddhist amulet I recently acquired at a pawn auction in Germany.
  
  I have done a thorough analysis and documentation:
  
  📐 Measurements:
  • Width: 15mm
  • Depth: 10mm
  • Height (without bail): 25mm
  • Weight: 6.87g
  
  🔬 XRF Analysis (professional Fischer device):
  • Gold (Au): 86.79%
  • Silver (Ag): 6.06%
  • Copper (Cu): 7.01%
  • Trace elements
  
  🔍 Authentication details:
  • Traditional Thai gold alloy - typical pre-1950 composition
  • NO hallmark - consistent with pre-1950 Thai goldsmith work
  • Original natural shellac seal - INTACT, never opened
  • UV test confirms: shellac fluoresces orange = natural/authentic
  • Old lime-soda glass cover - not plastic, not crystal
  • Glass shows NO UV reaction = traditional handmade glass
  • Extraordinary hand-engraved Kranok motifs on ALL four sides
  • Deep black patina indicating decades of wear
  
  📅 Estimated age: 1920s - 1940s
  
  📝 The figure:
  • Seated monk in classic meditation position
  • Compact, rounded body shape
  • Visible robe folds over shoulders
  • Hands clearly visible in lap
  • Massive solid gold Krob Tong casing
  • Heart/teardrop shaped window on reverse
  • Flame Kranok engravings on reverse side
  
  ❓ My questions:
  • Can anyone identify the monk or temple?
  • The body shape reminds me of LP Parn era - is this correct?
  • Could this be a lesser known monk from the same period?
  • What would be a realistic value for a piece like this?
  
  I have attached high resolution photos of all sides including macro shots.
  
  Any help from the experienced members here would be greatly appreciated!
  
  Thank you 🙏

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• #1 Reply
  Posted by Valen on 21 May, 2026 11:49
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• Zoom in on the amulet, camera focus on the amulet feature. May help
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by Valen on 21 May, 2026 11:50
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• Which LP Parn?
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  Posted by Neiko on 21 May, 2026 15:51
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• Hi Valen,
  
  Thank you for your quick response!
  
  Regarding "Which LP Parn" - that is exactly what I am trying to find out! I am not sure which LP Parn this could be, or if it is LP Parn at all. The body shape and style reminded me of that era but I need expert help to identify it correctly.
  
  I will post better close-up photos of the amulet figure very soon.
  
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  Posted by Neiko on 24 May, 2026 00:51
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• Hi,
  
  Here are some additional close-up shots that may give a better view of the figure. I have to say that even with a macro lens it is really challenging to capture the details clearly due to the dark patina and glass cover. I have added more light this time which hopefully helps.
  
  Any identification help is greatly appreciated!

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  Posted by Neiko on 24 May, 2026 00:59
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  Posted by Neiko on 24 May, 2026 01:02
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• Here are the results of the RFA analysis

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  Posted by Valen on 25 May, 2026 16:42
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• Well known LP Parn most people know
  1. Wat Bangnomko Somdej
  2. Wat BangHia Tiger tooth
  3. Wat Kruwan Pidta
  
  Your amulet looks more like Phra Rod but I may be wrong
  
  
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