Luang Pu Phang (Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet) Amulet Study Guide: Molds, Materials and Macro Photos
คู่มือศึกษาพระหลวงปู่ผาง วัดอุดมคงคาคีรีเขต พิมพ์ เนื้อ และภาพขยายองค์จริง · in Thai
This page brings together all 15 Luang Pu Phang amulets that Amulet Ping owns and has photographed itself, grouped by mold (phim) and batch so you can compare them on one page. 12 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 Pu Phang
Luang Pu Phang Jittakutto of Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet — Lived 1901–1985 (BE 2444–2528) · Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet, Khon Kaen
Luang Pu Phang Jittakutto (1902–1982) was the abbot of Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet in Khon Kaen and a leading forest-tradition monk of the northeast. His first coin (BE 2512 / 1969) comes in Sara A and Sara E blocks.
หลวงปู่ผาง จิตฺตคุตฺโต · in Thai
Which molds of Luang Pu Phang has Amulet Ping recorded?
15 pieces in 1 mold/batch groups, dated BE 2512; the most common material is Copper.
| Mold / batch | Pieces | Year (BE) | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara A | 15 | 2512 | Copper, Gold-plated copper, Silver, Gold-plated |
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.
Sara A (15 pcs)
- Luang Pu Phang coin, Sara A, Copper, Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet, Khon Kaen, BE 2512 — BE 2512 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Phang coin, Sara A, Copper, Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet, Khon Kaen, BE 2512 — BE 2512 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Phang coin, Sara A, Gold-plated copper, Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet, Khon Kaen, BE 2512 — BE 2512 · Gold-plated copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Phang coin, Sara A, Copper, Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet, Khon Kaen, BE 2512 — BE 2512 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Phang coin, Sara A, Copper, Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet, Khon Kaen, BE 2512 — BE 2512 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Phang coin, Sara A, Silver, Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet, Khon Kaen, BE 2512 — BE 2512 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Phang coin, Sara A, Silver, Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet, Khon Kaen, BE 2512 — BE 2512 · Silver
- Luang Pu Phang coin, Sara A, Silver, Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet, Khon Kaen, BE 2512 — BE 2512 · Silver
- Luang Pu Phang coin, Sara A, Gold-plated, Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet, Khon Kaen, BE 2512 — BE 2512 · Gold-plated · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Phang coin, Sara A, Gold-plated, Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet, Khon Kaen, BE 2512 — BE 2512 · Gold-plated
- Luang Pu Phang coin, Sara A, Gold-plated, Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet, Khon Kaen, BE 2512 — BE 2512 · Gold-plated · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Phang coin, Phim Sara A block, Copper, Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet, Khon Kaen, BE 2512 — BE 2512 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Phang coin, Phim Sara A block, Copper, Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet, Khon Kaen, BE 2512 — BE 2512 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Phang coin, Phim Sara A block, Silver, Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet, Khon Kaen, BE 2512 — BE 2512 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Phang coin, Phim Sara A block, Gold-plated, Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet, Khon Kaen, BE 2512 — BE 2512 · Gold-plated · 6 macro photos
Metal by era and traces of manufacture
Luang Pu Phang Chittakutto of Wat Udom Khongkha Khiri Khet (BE 2445–2525, 1902–1982): collectors separate his coins by die block, such as the "sara-a" block, judged from the lettering on the coin.
The coins are stamped, so look at the lettering of each block, the sharpness of the lines, the edge and the metal surface.
The popular coins were made during his lifetime; study them by year and block.
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 Pu Phang 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
Devotees associate his amulets with protection and loving-kindness. These are traditional beliefs passed down among devotees, not guarantees of any result. Please use your own judgement.
How many Luang Pu Phang amulets does Amulet Ping have?
15 pieces in 1 mold/batch groups; the largest group is Sara A with 15 pieces. Every piece is photographed on all sides by Amulet Ping.
How should I study a Luang Pu Phang 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 Pu Phang 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 Pu Phang page. Please use your own judgement.
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Please use your own judgement when studying amulets.