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#Post#: 3244--------------------------------------------------
Help identifying Thai amulet in gold casing - LP Parn era?
DIR By: Neiko
Date: May 20, 2026, 3:09 am
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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 🙏
#Post#: 3245--------------------------------------------------
Re: Help identifying Thai amulet in gold casing - LP Parn era?
DIR By: Valen
Date: May 20, 2026, 10:49 pm
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Zoom in on the amulet, camera focus on the amulet feature. May
help
#Post#: 3246--------------------------------------------------
Re: Help identifying Thai amulet in gold casing - LP Parn era?
DIR By: Valen
Date: May 20, 2026, 10:50 pm
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Which LP Parn?
#Post#: 3247--------------------------------------------------
Re: Help identifying Thai amulet in gold casing - LP Parn era?
DIR By: Neiko
Date: May 21, 2026, 2:51 am
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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.
#Post#: 3248--------------------------------------------------
Re: Help identifying Thai amulet in gold casing - LP Parn era?
DIR By: Neiko
Date: May 23, 2026, 11:51 am
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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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Re: Help identifying Thai amulet in gold casing - LP Parn era?
DIR By: Neiko
Date: May 23, 2026, 11:59 am
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#Post#: 3250--------------------------------------------------
Re: Help identifying Thai amulet in gold casing - LP Parn era?
DIR By: Neiko
Date: May 23, 2026, 12:02 pm
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Here are the results of the RFA analysis
#Post#: 3251--------------------------------------------------
Re: Help identifying Thai amulet in gold casing - LP Parn era?
DIR By: Valen
Date: May 25, 2026, 3:42 am
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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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