Shield-shaped portrait amulet of Luang Pho Chamnan (หลวงพ่อชำนาญ) of Wat Bang Kudi Thong, B.E. 2556 (2013), in sacred bronze with the master's hand engraving. The front shows the master seated in full meditation posture; the back carries the Five Buddhas yantra (ยันต์พระเจ้าห้าพระองค์), a symbol of protection by the Buddhas of the five directions. Its outline follows the master's well-known B.E. 2546 shield-shaped Brahma amulet. According to the supplier, the sacred bronze was melted down with old nine-metal amulets, alms bowls, temple incense burners and old Buddha images. Judged genuine by the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association, No. 07908; the formal certificate is included. 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 this shield-shaped portrait amulet?
A "portrait" amulet shows the master himself; the shield shape (ทรงโล่) is a classic Thai amulet outline. This batch was issued in B.E. 2556 at Wat Bang Kudi Thong (วัดบางกุฎีทอง), Pathum Thani, following the design of the master's B.E. 2546 shield-shaped Brahma amulet.
The Five Buddhas yantra on the back (ยันต์พระเจ้าห้าพระองค์) is made of two crossed elongated loops and five sacred syllables, standing for the protection of the Buddhas of the five directions. It is widely used on Thai amulets and takrut and is regarded as an all-round yantra.
Key facts
- Type: portrait amulet (พระรูปเหมือน), shield-shaped
- Material: sacred bronze (per the supplier: old nine-metal amulets, alms bowls, temple incense burners, temple rebar and old Buddha images melted down)
- Back: Five Buddhas yantra (ยันต์พระเจ้าห้าพระองค์) with hand engraving (stated by the supplier as the master's own)
- Temple: Wat Bang Kudi Thong (วัดบางกุฎีทอง), Pathum Thani Province
- Master: Luang Pho Chamnan (หลวงพ่อชำนาญ)
- Year: B.E. 2556 (2013)
- Certification: judged genuine (แท้) by the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association, No. 07908, barcode GJ08-3FEC9, dated 25 August B.E. 2569 (2026); the formal certificate is included
- Stock: one piece only, held by a partner supplier
About the master
Luang Pho Chamnan (หลวงพ่อชำนาญ) of Wat Bang Kudi Thong, Pathum Thani, is a respected monk; according to the supplier he is in central Thailand, strict in discipline and versed in ancient yantra lore, especially old Mon traditions, and regarded as one of the finest contemporary makers of Brahma amulets. Ordained young, he honours several earlier masters, whose images are kept at his temple.
Blessings
- Wishes: fulfilling wishes and lifting one's fortunes
- Wealth and career: income and progress at work
- Protection: warding off evil, gossip and misfortune
- Goodwill: popularity and helpful people
Please note: an amulet supports your own efforts and intentions; it does not guarantee any outcome. Keeping the Five Precepts is traditionally encouraged.
Craftsmanship
A shield-shaped bronze plaque in a clear waterproof case with a ring. The front shows the master seated in full meditation posture with crisp robe folds and Thai lettering below. The back has sacred syllables at the top, the Five Buddhas yantra at the centre and hand engraving below. The bronze shows a natural gold-brown and iridescent patina.
FAQ
Q: What is the yellow card in the photos, and which card do I receive?
A: The yellow card is the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association's authentication receipt, issued on the spot once a piece is judged genuine; the formal certificate is collected on the Thursday of the following week. This piece's yellow card is No. 07908, marked "แท้" (genuine), with the "มีซ่อม" (repaired) box left blank, dated 25 August B.E. 2569 (2026). The buyer receives the association's formal certificate.
Q: What does the Five Buddhas yantra mean?
A: It stands for protection by the Buddhas of the five directions and is regarded as an all-round yantra for goodwill, wealth, career and safety.
Q: Can I wear a bronze amulet every day?
A: Yes, it is cased. Do not scrub it with cleaners; the patina is part of its proof of age.
Q: Who is it suited to?
A: Anyone working toward a wish or a turn in their career, those who want protection from gossip, and collectors of central-Thai portrait amulets.
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 amulet in a waterproof case and the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (No. 07908)
- Price: ฿10,000
- Stock: one piece only
- How to buy: submit a request on this page; pay through the emailed link once availability is confirmed
Last updated: 2026-10-28 | Merit Messenger team (Bangkok-based)
