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

Highlights

• One of Thailand's most famous wartime amulets, made so that soldiers and civilians could carry the Buddha into the Indochina War.
• Consecrated on 21 March 2485 in the ordination hall of Wat Suthat by the Supreme Patriarch Phae, with 108 monks.
• The short, stout mould; no code stamp, from the castings beyond the 84,000 that were stamped.
• Protection in battle and from all dangers.

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