Phra Somdej (สมเด็จ) in white sacred powder. Per the supplier, it was made by Luang Pho Won at "Wat Dan Kong" as a "Somdej Mian" in B.E. 2495–2497 (1952–1954). The front shows the Buddha seated on a three-tier base beneath an arch, with a Khom character on either side of the head; the back carries an impressed spiral yantra. The powder shows fine weathering and grey-black specks, the natural condition of an old powder amulet. Judged genuine by the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association, No. 07008; 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 a Phra Somdej powder amulet (Phra Somdej Nuea Phong)?
Phra Somdej (พระสมเด็จ) is the most classic Thai amulet form: a rectangular powder plaque showing the Buddha seated on a tiered base beneath an arch. It is made mainly of sacred powder, often mixed with blessed powders, flowers and ash, and in Thailand it is regarded as an all-round amulet for safety, goodwill and good fortune.
According to the supplier, this piece is a "Somdej Mian" made by Luang Pho Won at "Wat Dan Kong" in B.E. 2495–2497. The Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association receipt names the piece "สมเด็จ" (Somdej) and judges it genuine with no repairs.
Key facts
- Type: Phra Somdej (พระสมเด็จ), rectangular powder plaque
- Material: white sacred powder (by appearance; the receipt does not state material)
- Master: Luang Pho Won (according to the supplier)
- Temple: "Wat Dan Kong" (according to the supplier)
- Year: B.E. 2495–2497 (1952–1954), according to the supplier
- Certification: judged genuine (แท้) by the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association, No. 07008, barcode GJ09-627C3, dated 22 September B.E. 2569 (2026); the formal certificate is included
- Case: clear waterproof case
- Stock: one piece only, held by a partner supplier
Background provided by the supplier
The following comes from the supplier. According to the supplier, the master and the temple's monks made and blessed this batch together, using leftover rice from the master's alms bowl, sacred powder from another master (named by the supplier as "Luang Pho Kiao"), and blessed powder from Luang Pho Won; the ingredients were left to ferment with the rice before pressing, hence the name "Somdej Mian". The supplier also states that about 84,000 pieces were made and blessed over some eight years, with part kept in the temple and part sealed in the ceiling and inside Buddha images.
Blessings
- Goodwill: Somdej amulets are traditionally worn for good relations and helpful people
- Attraction: the supplier notes this batch is popular for charm and romance
- Fortune: support for income and overall luck
- Safety: safe travel
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 rectangular white powder plaque. The front shows the Buddha seated in meditation on a three-tier base beneath a rounded arch, with a Khom (ขอม) character on either side of the head. The back is flat, with a vertical spiral yantra pressed into the centre and a few red specks below it. The surface shows fine weathering, small pores and grey-black specks. It is in a clear waterproof case.
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. 07008, handwritten name "สมเด็จ", marked "แท้" (genuine), with the "มีซ่อม" (repaired) box left blank, dated 22 September B.E. 2569 (2026). The buyer receives the association's formal certificate.
Q: Can I wear a powder amulet every day?
A: Yes, it is in a waterproof case. Old powder dislikes long soaking, so replace the case if it ever cracks.
Q: Who is it suited to?
A: Anyone wanting goodwill and good fortune together, first-time amulet wearers, and collectors of old Somdej 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 its clear waterproof case and the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (No. 07008)
- Price: ฿18,000
- 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)
