A cast Phra Phikanet (พระพิฆเนศ, Ganesha) figure made at Wat Lam Bua Loi (วัดลำบัวลอย), Nakhon Nayok, in B.E. 2509 (1966), in Mekphat (เนื้อเมฆพัด), the traditional Thai sacred alloy; according to the supplier it was made under Luang Pho Sanit. Ganesha sits with his trunk curled over his belly, the whole figure glossy black with an intact natural patina from nearly 60 years, and the base still shows the saw and file marks left after casting. In Thailand Ganesha is revered as the remover of obstacles, the deity who helps wishes come true and the patron of art and wisdom, while Mekphat has long been worn for protection. Certified by the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association, formal card No. R03485 with a QR code. One piece only; it is held by a partner supplier, so please submit a request and we confirm availability by email within 24 hours.
What is the Wat Lam Bua Loi B.E. 2509 Mekphat Ganesha figure (รูปหล่อพระพิฆเนศ เนื้อเมฆพัด ๒๕๐๙)?
Ganesha (พระพิฆเนศ / Phra Phikanet), the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, is revered in Thailand as the remover of obstacles, the deity who helps wishes come true, and the patron of art, learning and wisdom; he even appears on the emblem of Silpakorn, Thailand's university of fine arts. Thai temples regularly make Ganesha pieces for devotees to wear.
"รูปหล่อ" means a cast figure: unlike a flat plaque, it is cast in the round in a mold. This piece was made at Wat Lam Bua Loi (วัดลำบัวลอย), Nakhon Nayok, in B.E. 2509, in Mekphat (เนื้อเมฆพัด). According to the supplier it was made under Luang Pho Sanit.
Key facts
- Type: cast Ganesha figure (รูปหล่อพระพิฆเนศ)
- Material: Mekphat sacred alloy (เนื้อเมฆพัด / Nuea Mekphat)
- Temple: Wat Lam Bua Loi (วัดลำบัวลอย), Nakhon Nayok Province
- Master: Luang Pho Sanit, according to the supplier
- Year: B.E. 2509 (1966)
- Certification: Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (บัตรรับรองพระแท้), No. R03485, barcode GJ10-72204, issued 13 October B.E. 2569 (2026), with QR code
- Case: uncased
- Stock: one piece only, held by a partner supplier
What is Mekphat (เมฆพัด)?
Mekphat is a traditional Thai sacred alloy smelted from a mix of minerals and metals by old methods. It is black throughout, hard, and shows a blue-violet sheen under light. Thai collectors have long regarded it as a material for protection and warding off danger, and because it is difficult to smelt, old Mekphat pieces are not common. Nearly 60 years of oxidation have given this figure an even, glossy black patina.
Blessings
- Removing obstacles: Ganesha's best-known blessing, for work and daily life
- Wishes fulfilled: Ganesha is revered as the god who grants wishes
- Wealth and business: for starting out, trading and customers
- Wisdom and study: suited to students, creative workers, artists and managers
- Protection: Mekphat has long been worn for warding off harm
Please note: an amulet supports your own efforts and intentions; it does not guarantee any outcome. Keeping the Five Precepts is traditionally encouraged.
Craftsmanship
Ganesha sits cross-legged wearing a crown, with broad ears, his trunk curling down over his chest and belly, hands resting on his knees and a beaded sash across his body; the style is old and solid. The back shows the hair falling from the crown, the crossed sash and the folds of his garment. The flat base keeps the saw and file marks left after casting, a typical sign of an old cast figure. The figure is glossy black, flashing the blue-violet tone of Mekphat in places, with a touch of natural verdigris near the ears. It is small enough to be cased and worn, carried in a bag, or kept on a home altar.
FAQ
Q: How are the year and temple confirmed?
A: The Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate records "รูปหล่อพระพิฆเนศ … เนื้อเมฆพัด พ.ศ. 2509": a cast Mekphat Ganesha, B.E. 2509, from "วัดลำบัวลอย" in "นครนายก", No. R03485, with a QR code that can be checked on the association's website.
Q: Is Ganesha Buddhist? Can I wear him with a Buddha amulet?
A: Ganesha comes from Hinduism, but in Thailand he has long been part of everyday Buddhist practice and many Thai temples make Ganesha pieces. You can wear him with Buddha amulets; by custom the Buddha is placed above and deities below.
Q: Can I wear a cast figure?
A: Yes. It is currently uncased; we suggest fitting a waterproof case before hanging it on a necklace. It can also be carried in a bag or kept on a home altar.
Q: Who is it suited to?
A: Entrepreneurs and business owners, students, creative and artistic workers, managers, and collectors of old Mekphat pieces.
Q: Why do I request first and pay later?
A: This piece is held by a partner supplier rather than in our Bangkok stock. So that nobody pays for a piece that has already gone, we confirm with the supplier first and reply by email within 24 hours. If it is available, the email includes a payment link valid for 24 hours. Submitting a request costs nothing.
About this piece
- Includes: the Ganesha figure (uncased) and the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (No. R03485)
- Price: ฿14,000
- Stock: one piece only
- How to buy: submit a request on this page; pay through the emailed link once availability is confirmed
Last updated: 2026-10-30 | Merit Messenger team (Bangkok-based)
