A riding-tiger powder amulet of Luang Phor Pern, issued by Wat Bang Phra in B.E. 2536 (1993) — the year the tiger sak yant grandmaster turned 70. Pale sacred powder, master-on-tiger front, stupa-and-yantra reverse. Believed to confer authority, deflect danger and lift careers. Certificate No. P07769 included. One of a kind · USD $198.
1. What Is a Riding-Tiger Amulet? (นั่งเสือ / Nang Suea)
In the world of Thai sacred objects, Luang Phor Pern and the tiger are inseparable. His temple, Wat Bang Phra in Nakhon Pathom, is Thailand’s most famous sak yant (sacred tattoo) temple, drawing devotees from around the world to its annual Wai Khru festival; his tiger-stripe yant and tiger-mounted image are the lineage’s defining emblems — the tiger whose roar silences the forest, a symbol of authority, courage and inviolability.
The riding-tiger likeness — the master seated calmly on a tiger’s back — is among the most classic of LP Pern’s amulet subjects. This piece is the powder version of B.E. 2536 (1993): the master was 70 that year, at the height of his renown, and mid-period temple issues like this one grow scarcer in circulation year by year.
Key Facts
- Type: riding-tiger powder likeness (พระผงรูปเหมือน นั่งเสือ)
- Master: Luang Phor Pern Thitakuno (1923–2002)
- Year: B.E. 2536 (1993) — the master’s 70th year
- Origin: Wat Bang Phra temple issue, Nakhon Pathom
- Material: pale sacred powder (เนื้อผง)
- Front: LP Pern seated on a tiger beneath an arch, his name impressed below
- Back: stupa and yantra, impressed "Wat Bang Phra, Nakhon Pathom"
- Case: ornate gold-plated bezel case (not solid gold) with bail — ready to wear
- Certificate: No. P07769 (GJ04-E57A1)
- Stock: one of a kind
2. Who Was Luang Phor Pern?
Born 12 August 1923 in Nakhon Pathom and ordained in 1948, Luang Phor Pern trained under Wat Bang Phra’s yant master Luang Phor Him and other renowned teachers, inheriting the full sacred-script tradition. As a young monk on forest pilgrimage in Kanchanaburi he famously came face to face with a wild tiger and stood his ground — an encounter that brought the tiger into his practice for good. Appointed abbot of Wat Bang Phra in 1975, he built a village temple into the center of Thai sak yant culture. He passed away on 30 June 2002 at 79, after 54 years in the robes; his amulets, first issued in 1966, remain the most recognized emblem of the tiger lineage among Thai and international collectors.
3. Blessings
- Authority — the tiger is king of beasts: presence and command in negotiation, management and competition
- Protection — the classic LP Pern blessing, guarding against danger on the road and in the field
- Warding — yantra script against ill influence and hidden malice
- Subduing rivals — tiger prestige to quiet gossip and rivals
- Career and wealth — standing that carries fortune with it; long favored by Thai police, soldiers and business people
Note: amulets support mindful living and merit-making; they are not guarantees. Keeping the five precepts aligns the wearer with the blessing.
4. Craftsmanship
Front: the master sits composed on the tiger’s back within an arched shrine, the beast’s head turned in quiet vigilance, his name impressed in a line below — fine pale powder with crisp molding. Back: a central stupa motif with yantra, the temple name impressed along the base. Mounted in an ornately stamped gold-plated case (not solid gold) with built-in bail.
5. FAQ
Q: What does the riding-tiger image mean?
A: In LP Pern’s lineage the tiger stands for authority and guardianship — "when the tiger roars, the forest falls silent." The mounted image signifies mastery over power and peril.
Q: Why does B.E. 2536 matter?
A: The master turned 70 that year, at the peak of his abbacy and renown; collectors regard mid-period temple issues of this era as a golden stretch, with supply tightening every year.
Q: Can powder amulets be worn daily?
A: Yes — the case protects it. Avoid prolonged soaking, heat and chemicals; remove before showering or swimming.
Q: How do I verify the certificate?
A: Scan the QR code on the card for instant verification, or look up No. P07769 (GJ04-E57A1).
Q: Who is this for?
A: Business owners and leaders, police, military and field professionals, anyone facing career obstacles or difficult people — and devotees of LP Pern and sak yant culture.
Q: Will it be restocked?
A: No — this piece is one of a kind. Our shop’s LP Pern collection lists other certified pieces from the same temple.
6. About This Piece
- Ready to wear in a gold-plated bezel case (not solid gold) with bail
- Certificate of Authenticity No. P07769 (GJ04-E57A1), issued 5 May B.E. 2569
- Price: USD $198
- Stock: one of a kind
- Photographed in-house by our Bangkok team · 10x refund guarantee
Last updated: 2026-08-09 | Merit Messenger Team (Bangkok-based)
