Luang Phor Wat Ban Laem (Wat Ban Laem (Wat Phet Samut)) Amulet Study Guide: Molds, Materials and Macro Photos

This page brings together all 6 Luang Phor Wat Ban Laem 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 Wat Ban Laem

Luang Phor Wat Ban Laem (the Ban Laem Buddha image) · Wat Ban Laem (Wat Phet Samut), สมุทรปราการ

Luang Phor Wat Ban Laem is a standing Buddha image enshrined at Wat Phet Samut in Samut Songkhram, one of the most sacred images of central Thailand.

หลวงพ่อวัดบ้านแหลม · in Thai

Which molds of Luang Phor Wat Ban Laem has Amulet Ping recorded?

6 pieces in 2 mold/batch groups, dated BE 2460; the most common material is Copper.

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) (4 pcs)

• Luang Phor Wat Ban Laem coin, first batch (Run Raek), Copper, Wat Ban Laem (Wat Phet Samut), Samut Songkhram, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Copper · 12 macro photos
• Luang Phor Wat Ban Laem coin, first batch (Run Raek), Silver, Wat Ban Laem (Wat Phet Samut), Samut Songkhram, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Silver · 12 macro photos
• Luang Phor Wat Ban Laem coin, first batch (Run Raek), Copper, Wat Ban Laem (Wat Phet Samut), Samut Songkhram, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Copper · 12 macro photos
• Luang Phor Wat Ban Laem coin, first batch (Run Raek), Copper, Wat Ban Laem (Wat Phet Samut), Samut Songkhram, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Copper · 12 macro photos

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Sema leaf shape (2 pcs)

• Luang Phor Wat Ban Laem coin, Sema leaf shape, Silver, Wat Ban Laem (Wat Phet Samut), Samut Songkhram, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Silver · 12 macro photos
• Luang Phor Wat Ban Laem coin, Sema leaf shape, Copper, Wat Ban Laem (Wat Phet Samut), Samut Songkhram, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Copper · 12 macro photos

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Metal by era and traces of manufacture

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 Wat Ban Laem 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

Revered for blessings, healing and safe passage. These are traditional beliefs passed down among devotees, not guarantees of any result. Please use your own judgement.

How many Luang Phor Wat Ban Laem amulets does Amulet Ping have?

6 pieces in 2 mold/batch groups; the largest group is first batch (Run Raek) with 4 pieces. Every piece is photographed on all sides by Amulet Ping.

How should I study a Luang Phor Wat Ban Laem 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 Wat Ban Laem 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 Wat Ban Laem page. Please use your own judgement.