Phra Phutthachinnarat, Run Indochine, Phim Tor, Nuea Loha Phasom, B.E. 2485 (1942), Wat Suthat Thepwararam, Bangkok

Highlights

• One of Thailand's most famous wartime Buddha images, consecrated by Supreme Patriarch Pae with 108 monks.
• Cast in Phitsanulok in front of the original Chinnarat image, following the Wat Suthat Kring casting texts.
• Tor mold: the short, stocky body; both base codes, the Dharma wheel and the Ok Lao, are stamped on this piece.
• Protection from danger, invulnerability and Metta.

The full history of this piece – the master's life, materials, blessing ceremonies and mintage – is written in Chinese. Read it in Chinese →