Thai Amulet Forum

Procedure
-Transfer $6.00/pax to POSB 072-27821-6
-WhatsApp +65-96453742 your full name and receipt of transfer. (PayNow/PayLah)
-Will photo you the yellow receipt before burn at temple.

-Normal Cut off date 21st of every month.
-Anyone going to Thailand after closing date and will like to bring donation to temple
are welcome to call me to discuss.

-Donation will be In Singapore dollars and convert to Baht on the day of TT with the effective exchange rate

Here are the results of the RFA analysis

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!

Which LP Parn?

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 🙏