Luang Phor Chui (Wat Khongkharam) Amulet Study Guide: Molds, Materials and Macro Photos
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This page brings together all 6 Luang Phor Chui amulets that Amulet Ping owns and has photographed itself, grouped by mold (phim) and batch so you can compare them on one page. 6 of them include 100–1,000× high-magnification photos of the material and surface. Biography and beliefs are given as traditionally told; nothing here certifies the authenticity or age of any piece.
Short biography of Luang Phor Chui
Luang Phor Chui Sukho of Wat Khongkha Suwannakhet — Lived 1858–1923 (BE 2401–2466) · Wat Khongkharam, Phetchaburi
Luang Phor Chui Sukho was the abbot of Wat Khongkha Suwannakhet (Wat Bang Tawa) in Pattani, a revered guru monk of the deep south.
หลวงพ่อฉุย สุโข · in Thai
Which molds of Luang Phor Chui has Amulet Ping recorded?
6 pieces in 1 mold/batch groups, dated BE 2465–2567; the most common material is Copper.
| Mold / batch | Pieces | Year (BE) | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| first batch (Run Raek) | 6 | 2465–2567 | Copper, Silver |
By mold and batch, with real photos
Each group lists every piece of the same mold or batch, so you can see what they share and how each one differs. Click a name to see every side and the macro photos.
first batch (Run Raek) (6 pcs)
- Luang Phor Chui coin, first batch (Run Raek), Copper, Wat Khongkharam, Phetchaburi, BE 2465 — BE 2465 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Chui coin, first batch (Run Raek), Copper, Wat Khongkharam, Phetchaburi, BE 2465 — BE 2465 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Chui coin, first batch (Run Raek), Silver, Wat Khongkharam, Phetchaburi, BE 2465 — BE 2465 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Chui coin, first batch (Run Raek), Silver, Wat Khongkharam, Phetchaburi, BE 2565 — BE 2565 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Chui coin, first batch (Run Raek), Copper, Wat Khongkharam, Phetchaburi, BE 2565 — BE 2565 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Chui coin, first batch (Run Raek), Copper, Wat Khongkharam, Phetchaburi, BE 2567 — BE 2567 · Copper · 6 macro photos
Metal by era and traces of manufacture
Luang Phor Chui's first coin of Wat Khongkharam was made in BE 2465 (1922) as a stamped oval coin with a welded loop, with floral and bodhi-leaf borders on the front. Collectors separate two dies, "Mo with centre line" and "Mo without centre line", from the stroke across the Khmer letter "Mo".
The stated material is blackened copper. With age the black finish wears off the high points to reveal copper while the recesses stay black, which macro photos show clearly.
Luang Phor Chui passed away in BE 2466 (1923), so the first coin was made about a year earlier; collectors rank it among the top coins of Phetchaburi.
In general, metals form natural surface layers in different ways: copper, brass and bronze tend to develop a dark-brown oxide and sometimes green deposits; silver tarnishes brown to black; lead and lead–tin (chin) show white-grey deposits. Students look at whether these layers are continuous and natural between deep recesses and high points. Macro photos can only show whether what is visible is consistent with metal of the period; they cannot state a year of making.
Macro photos compared across pieces
Surface macro photos from several Luang Phor Chui pieces, side by side to study material, surface and deposits. These recorded photos look the same to everyone and can be re-checked. Read more about the method in Scientific amulet study: how 100–1,000× macro photos differ from a 10× loupe (click a photo to enlarge).
Beliefs
His amulets are associated with protection. These are traditional beliefs passed down among devotees, not guarantees of any result. Please use your own judgement.
How many Luang Phor Chui amulets does Amulet Ping have?
6 pieces in 1 mold/batch groups; the largest group is first batch (Run Raek) with 6 pieces. Every piece is photographed on all sides by Amulet Ping.
How should I study a Luang Phor Chui amulet?
Look at real photos from several angles, compare the mold with other pieces in the same group, check how natural the material and deposits look in the macro photos, and consult an experienced expert you trust. Amulet Ping does not certify the authenticity or age of any piece; this page is for study only.
Summary
This page is a starting point for studying Luang Phor Chui amulets from real pieces, covering every piece Amulet Ping has recorded, and it updates automatically when new pieces are added. See all of them on the Luang Phor Chui page. Please use your own judgement.
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