{"product_id":"thai-amulet-luang-por-sothon-b-e-2509-1966-rare-base-variation","title":"Thai Amulet – Luang Por Sothon (B.E. 2509 \/ 1966) – Rare Base Variation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Thai Buddhist Collectible Amulet – Luang Por Sothon, 1966 (B.E. 2509)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn authentic Thai Buddhist collector’s amulet depicting the highly revered Luang Por Sothon, from the famous Wat Sothonwararam temple in Thailand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the historically significant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchool Construction Edition (Roon Sang Rong Rean)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, minted in 1966 (Buddhist Era 2509).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFront:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features Luang Por Sothon seated on the less common, sought-after smooth straight base (Pim Than Khiang), decorated with a delicate geometric pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBack:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Displays the royal monogram of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), crowned with the royal crown.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alpacca (nickel alloy), with a naturally developed, soft patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9.4 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3 cm long and 2.3 cm at its widest point.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition, with visible age-related wear. The inscriptions and fine details remain nicely preserved. Please refer to the photographs for a closer look.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe amulet was issued in connection with a royal visit to Wat Sothonwararam on 3 June 1966, when the King and Queen made a donation towards the construction of a school.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was blessed during a formal Buddhist consecration ceremony (Phithi Phutta Phisek), attended by some of Thailand’s most respected monks of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating piece of Thai religious and cultural history, suitable for collectors of Buddhist amulets, Thai antiques and historical memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA unique vintage collectible with a story dating back to 1966.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lina Romberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58324591444308,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/8137\/9412\/files\/81FB86B4-F908-4C91-8FFB-833004070AE9_a3d10076-29dd-4d4b-a7b4-c97eab7f8625.png?v=1794557910","url":"https:\/\/linaromberg.com\/products\/thai-amulet-luang-por-sothon-b-e-2509-1966-rare-base-variation","provider":"Lina Romberg","version":"1.0","type":"link"}