Luang Pho Ngern "Puen Taek" (gun-burst) cast statue (รูปหล่อหลวงพ่อเงิน รุ่นปืนแตก), made at Wat Khongkharam, Phichit, in B.E. 2528 (1985), small-head mold, cast in mixed metal. Luang Pho Ngern is one of the most revered masters of Phichit, and this batch takes its name from a story told after its consecration, in which a gun tested against the amulet burst; the supplier describes it as one of the more distinctive Luang Pho Ngern statues. Forty years have given the alloy deep brown and green tones; the face is gentle, the robe folds are crisp, and the base still shows where it was cut from the casting tree. Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate No. R03695 with a QR code. Small enough to hold in the hand, for wearing in a case or keeping close. 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 Luang Pho Ngern B.E. 2528 "Puen Taek" statue (Roop Lor Luang Pho Ngern Run Puen Taek 2528)?
A "roop lor" (รูปหล่อ) is a small cast statue, here in the image of the master himself. Luang Pho Ngern (หลวงพ่อเงิน) of Wat Bang Khlan (วัดบางคลาน), Phichit, is one of Thailand's most revered masters, and statues in his image are a classic form of Thai amulet for wealth and protection.
This batch was made at Wat Khongkharam (วัดคงคาราม), Phichit, in B.E. 2528, and the association's formal card names it "รุ่นปืนแตก", the gun-burst batch. According to the supplier, after the consecration ceremony a devotee tested a pistol against the statue and the gun burst, which gave the batch its name; this is a popular story, and we pass it on only to explain the name. Within the batch, molds are told apart by the size of the head; this is the small-head mold (พิมพ์หัวเล็ก).
Key facts
- Type: cast portrait statue (รูปหล่อ / Roop Lor)
- Batch: gun-burst (รุ่นปืนแตก / Run Puen Taek)
- Mold: small head (พิมพ์หัวเล็ก / Phim Hua Lek)
- Material: mixed metal (เนื้อโลหะผสม / Nuea Loha Phasom); according to the supplier, damaged older statues, an old bronze bell and ancient Buddha images unearthed beneath the temple were melted into it
- Temple (as registered on the certificate): Wat Khongkharam (วัดคงคาราม), Phichit Province
- Master: Luang Pho Ngern (หลวงพ่อเงิน), B.E. 2351–2462 (1808–1919)
- Year: B.E. 2528 (1985)
- Certification: Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (บัตรรับรองพระแท้), No. R03695, barcode GJ07-C3A6C, issued July B.E. 2569 (2026), with QR code
- Case: uncased
- Stock: one piece only, held by a partner supplier
Who was Luang Pho Ngern?
Luang Pho Ngern (หลวงพ่อเงิน) was born in B.E. 2351 (1808) and passed away in B.E. 2462 (1919). He spent most of his life at Wat Bang Khlan in Phichit and is one of the most revered monks of the early Rattanakosin period. Statues and amulets made in his lifetime are now extremely rare, and the portrait statues later cast in his image by temples have stayed popular with Thai devotees, known above all for wealth and protection. He had long passed away when this batch was cast at Wat Khongkharam in Phichit; according to the supplier, it was blessed in November B.E. 2528 at a ceremony attended by several senior monks.
Blessings
- Wealth: the blessing Luang Pho Ngern statues are best known for, for business and earned income
- Protection and safety: according to the supplier, many stories of narrow escapes are told about this batch, so it is also worn for protection
- Career: steady progress at work
- Home: can be carried on the person or kept at home or in a shop
Please note: an amulet supports your own efforts and intentions; it does not guarantee any outcome. Keeping the Five Precepts is traditionally encouraged.
Craftsmanship
Luang Pho Ngern sits cross-legged on a round base, with a round head, a calm face and his robe draped over one shoulder; the folds across the chest and knees are crisp. The old alloy is deep brown with green patina in the recesses and a naturally oxidised, slightly grainy surface. According to the supplier, this batch was cast on a tree-shaped mold with several statues to a pour, so the base shows where each was cut from the casting tree; on this piece the base is flat, with the cut mark and file lines. It is small enough to hold between the fingers.
FAQ
Q: Luang Pho Ngern passed away in 1919. Why is there a statue from 1985?
A: After his death, temples in Phichit cast portrait statues of him a number of times, consecrated by the senior monks of the day. This batch was issued by Wat Khongkharam in B.E. 2528, and the association's certificate registers the temple as "วัดคงคาราม".
Q: Is the gun-burst story true?
A: It is the popular story behind the batch name, passed on by the supplier; we cannot verify it, and it does not mean the statue will have any particular effect for its wearer. The batch name "รุ่นปืนแตก" itself is printed on the association's certificate.
Q: How can I verify this piece?
A: The association's formal certificate No. R03695 names it "รูปหล่อหลวงพ่อเงิน รุ่นปืนแตก พิมพ์หัวเล็ก เนื้อโลหะผสม พ.ศ. 2528", temple "วัดคงคาราม", province "พิจิตร", and carries a QR code you can scan.
Q: Can I carry it every day?
A: Yes. A clear waterproof case is recommended for wearing, or keep it in a small pouch. Do not scrub it with cleaners; the old patina is part of its proof of age.
Q: Who is it suited to?
A: Business owners, frequent travellers and people in higher-risk work, and collectors of Luang Pho Ngern and Phichit 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 statue (uncased) and the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (No. R03695)
- 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: 2026-10-29 | Merit Messenger team (Bangkok-based)
