Phra Sumkor Amulet (SK-05)
Name: Phra Sumkor Amulet
Period: Sukhothai
Origin: Kampaengpetch, Thailand
Age: 13th to 15th century
Dimensions (in mm): Width - 23, Height - 32, Depth - 6
Renown for: Well Being, Wealth
Background: In 1257 A.D. after fierce fighting from wars in the are, the towns of Chakangrao and Nakhornchum were combined into one city renamed Kampaengpetch. Today temples are the most famous historical buildings of the city and the rare Amulets found there are equally as well known and highly sought after. Most are found during excavations of ruined temples and pagodas in a area known as “Tung Srettee” or “Millionaire’s Field” and have been grouped into a family of similar Amulets bearing it’s name.
The most famous of which, this Phra Sumkor (Kampaeng Sumkor), is in the top 5 amulets of Thailand. They were made of a rare holy clay mix and molded in the form of the Buddha in a meditating pose seated on a lotus flower with a intricate relief in the background. There were also some with a plain background and a special round profile called “Pim Kanom Pia” or the “Chinese Moon Cake Print”. Phra Sumkor were made in 3 different sizes, the largest of which has a average size of 20 x 30mm.
Phra Sumkor Amulets
Are famous and are believed to be great in all around well being and particularly the keeping of wealth.
Name: Phra Sumkor Amulet
Period: Sukhothai
Origin: Kampaengpetch, Thailand
Age: 13th to 15th century
Dimensions (in mm): Width - 23, Height - 32, Depth - 6
Renown for: Well Being, Wealth
Background: In 1257 A.D. after fierce fighting from wars in the are, the towns of Chakangrao and Nakhornchum were combined into one city renamed Kampaengpetch. Today temples are the most famous historical buildings of the city and the rare Amulets found there are equally as well known and highly sought after. Most are found during excavations of ruined temples and pagodas in a area known as “Tung Srettee” or “Millionaire’s Field” and have been grouped into a family of similar Amulets bearing it’s name.
The most famous of which, this Phra Sumkor (Kampaeng Sumkor), is in the top 5 amulets of Thailand. They were made of a rare holy clay mix and molded in the form of the Buddha in a meditating pose seated on a lotus flower with a intricate relief in the background. There were also some with a plain background and a special round profile called “Pim Kanom Pia” or the “Chinese Moon Cake Print”. Phra Sumkor were made in 3 different sizes, the largest of which has a average size of 20 x 30mm.
Phra Sumkor Amulets
Are famous and are believed to be great in all around well being and particularly the keeping of wealth.
Name: Phra Sumkor Amulet
Period: Sukhothai
Origin: Kampaengpetch, Thailand
Age: 13th to 15th century
Dimensions (in mm): Width - 23, Height - 32, Depth - 6
Renown for: Well Being, Wealth
Background: In 1257 A.D. after fierce fighting from wars in the are, the towns of Chakangrao and Nakhornchum were combined into one city renamed Kampaengpetch. Today temples are the most famous historical buildings of the city and the rare Amulets found there are equally as well known and highly sought after. Most are found during excavations of ruined temples and pagodas in a area known as “Tung Srettee” or “Millionaire’s Field” and have been grouped into a family of similar Amulets bearing it’s name.
The most famous of which, this Phra Sumkor (Kampaeng Sumkor), is in the top 5 amulets of Thailand. They were made of a rare holy clay mix and molded in the form of the Buddha in a meditating pose seated on a lotus flower with a intricate relief in the background. There were also some with a plain background and a special round profile called “Pim Kanom Pia” or the “Chinese Moon Cake Print”. Phra Sumkor were made in 3 different sizes, the largest of which has a average size of 20 x 30mm.
Phra Sumkor Amulets
Are famous and are believed to be great in all around well being and particularly the keeping of wealth.