A certificated 5th prize competition winning amulet, and a classic Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn Pim Boran (Early Era old amulet) in Nuea Pong Prai Kumarn Pasom Wan Thao Hlong (Nuea Khiaw - Green Powders), with Takrut and Chanuan bead inserted into the front face of the amulet. An extremely rare Pim to find, which one could not expect to encounter more than once in a lifetime. The early era amulets were made in very small numbers for they were hand pressed using the old treewood Block Presses from the great Luang Phu Tim of Wat Laharn Rai (in those days still called 'Wat Rai Waree'), in the early era when he first began to make his legendary Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn.

The Block Mai (and especially famously the 'Block Mai Takian') series were pressed between the years 2505, and 2510 BE, with some models of Block Mai Takian being pressed afterwards up to around 2513 BE.

The early era models included some very rare and hardly seen amulets, only known by the true aficionado, such as Luang Por Tuad Pim Tao Reed Pim Boran amulets of Luang Phu Tim, which were also made around the same time as this Pra Khun Phaen Pim Boran (Circa 2505 BE)

This amulet comes with official fifth prize winner of competition authenticity certificate from the Pra Tae Mueang Siam (Siam Amulet original Society) of Bangkok, with signature of confirmation from its president.

A truly rare hand pressed amulet of eminent status for its long history and early era status. The thumbprints from the authentic olden days hand pressing and the more simple features of the design, which reveal the amulet being pressed using the hand carved wooden Block Press.

Visually, this type of sacred clay has a very soft and subtle appearance, but which further observation under the eye loupe reveals true depth and dimension, and is full of the classic characteristics of Pong Prai Kumarn powders, and a true Pra Khun Phaen Luang Phu Tim Block Mai Pim Boran, The amulet is especially attractive for the piece of chanuan inserted into the chest of the Buddha and the Takrut inserted beneath the dais. The Muan Sarn Sacred Powders content is extremely rich in Pong Prai Kumarn and seems to possess the presence of broken pieces of Pra Somdej Wat Rakang Kositaram within the Sacred Clay, for its marbled appearance, or of Khaw Hniaw Sukh blessed sticky rice, which was a habitually used ingredient of Luang Phu Tim in making Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn amulets.

An extremely rare acquisition for any true devotee and avid collector of the Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn of Luang Phu Tim, and those who like to collect the full pantheon for their showcases. Extremely Sacred and Undoubtably Powerful, coming from the era where Luang Phu was less famous and much more intensively involved in the pressing of the amulets.

The Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn Luang Phu Tim is known for its Maha Sanaeh and its Kong Grapan Chadtri Powers, as well as for immense Siang Choke Maha Lap for Gamblers and Speculative Risk Investors to increase their good fortunes.

The Pra Khun Phaen Block Mai olden days wooden carved block press amulets have slightly less detailed carving than the Block Hin meed Gone or the Block Tong Hlueang (Block 2), but despite lesser refinement in design features, the amulet has equal level of preference and its own groups of devotees and collectors, for the charm and spiritual power associated with`the hand pressing and personal touch given by Luang Phu Tim to the Block Mai Takian series, and the fact that they are amongst the first Pra Khun Phaen amulets made by Luang Phu, and given individual attention and hand pressing.

This 5th prize competition winner exhibit of the Pra Khun Phaen Pim Boran is in extremely well preserved condition, with extremely clear cut features, and most certainly worthy of show in any of the allocated competitions of its genre.This exhibit has already received one fifth prize and its authenticity certificate of theSamakom Pra Krueang Tae Mueang Siam amulet association in Rayong in 2560 BE, and is hence further admissible in competitions of its Genre, and highly eligible for prize winning if such were of further interest to the owner.

Close perusal under the eye loupe reveals the amulet to be made from a base of Nuea Pong Lob, Pong Pong Prai Kumarn, and has a very high Muan Sarn Concentrate. This is a most Powerful Muan Sarn filled with Maha Sanaeh, Maha Lap, Maha Pokasap and Kong Grapan.

Below; A Podcast from the 'Amulet Talk' Series, talking about the 2515 BE Edition Block 2 Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn of Luang Phu Tim, another top preferred and now becoming the number one amulet of the Muan Sarn Sacred Powders type amulets of Luang Phu Tim, since the Block 2 2515 BE series overtook the popularity of the Block Raek 2517 BE series

The Sacred Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn of the Great Luang Phu Tim of Wat Laharn Rai is one of the most famous amulets of all time, and highly renowned for its true power to bring prosperity and good business, power of attraction and mercy charm to the wearer. We guarantee authenticity with this item, as we do with all amulets in our showroom. The reason the Pra Khun Phaen amulets of Luang Phu Tim became so world famous and popular, even in the time when Luang PhuTim was still alive, is because everybody who owned one, recounted that business and personal success and prosperity had increased constantly and steadily since wearing the amulet.

This particular exhibit has easily recognizable features of the Block Mai Takian wooden carved block press, and is 'Ongk Kroo Doo Ngaay' - easily identifiable for its classic appearance, with no visual discrepancies, and the evident presence of authentic Muan Sarn of Luang Phu Tim.

The Muan Sarn Sacred Powders of the Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn Luang Phu Tim, are renowned for their power, made from the skullbone of a Hoeng Prai. Luang Phu Tim's Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn, Pim Yai, and Pim Lek amulets are amongst the rarest and most highly sought after amulets in Thailand, and are very difficult to encounter, due to having been made in small number editions, which is nowhere near enough to provide for the masses of devotees around the world who seek such an amulet, as the Khun Phaen Prai Kumarn of Luang Phu Tim.

The Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn Luang Phu Tim amulet, has has been one of the most popular amulets in the whole Pantheon of Thai Buddhist Amulets of the last century, and of all time, and is now almost impossible to encounter commonly anywhere in any amulet emporium, except for the most elite showrooms, and at elevated prices.

The Sacredness of the Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn is legendary and unquestioned in Thailand, and its magical power is commonly accepted by all. The Muan Sarn Sacred Powders of the Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn are considered to be amongst the most powerful powders to empower amulets in existence.

Below; Some Interesting Study Information with English Subtitles froom an Interview with Ajarn Piarn Wit, right hand man of Luang Phu Tim and Looksit Khop Kroo (Looksit Aek) of Luang Phu, who tells the truth about the Pra Khun Phaen 2515 BE series amulets of Luang Phu Tim. We include this for your enjoyment and education about the various editions of Luang Phu Tim's amulets, and to inform yourselves of the many nuances of this genre and Calibre of amulets.

Above; Video interview conducted by Mor Grit, famous collector of Amulets of Luang Phu Tim, and Talkshow host, inquires with Ajarn Piarn Wit, the 13th direct Initiate of Luang Phu Tim, who ordained with Luang Phu and was one of his close assistants, about the truth of the 2515 BE and earlier editions of Pra Khun Phaen, and receives direct confirmation of the facts, authenticating these editions. The beginning of the video shows photographic evidence of Ajarn Piarn Wit as a young man ordained with Luang Phu, as well as serving him as a Lay Practitioner over the years, helping Luang Phu to make amulets, and serving his needs.

We ourselves feel that all of Luang Phu Tim's amulets are equally Sacred and Powerful in their own way, regardless of which edition or which temple he blessed them at (or how high or low their prices are), but we do, as do all Amulet Appreciation Fanatics, recognise the categories of preference within the hierarchies of different editions, which is for us one of the more subtle and fascinating parts of the study of high end amulets within the collector scene, and part of the fine art of learning how to recognise and value Sacred Amulets of High Preference and Rarity.