A rare chance to behold one of the most eminent and sacred amulets of all time; A 1st Prizewinner Master Class amulet of the Benjapakee Immortal Classic Family, the Pra Somdej Wat Rakang Pim Chedi Iang (Leaning Topknot with Stupa Dais), of Somdej Pra Puttajarn (Dto) Prohmrangsri of Wat Rakang Kositaram, this model being a second era between 2390- 2408 BE Pim Niyom of the 'Chang Sip Moo' Artisan Chang Luang Wijarn, and a certificated authenticated first prize winning amulet.

The amulet won first prize in competition in the year 2538 BE in the Ngaan Nitatsagarn Anuraks Pra Bucha Lae Pra Krueang Association Meeting in Ubon Rachatani, and comes with the original certificate and box with 1st prize winner ribbon sticker.

A truly ancient amulet made Circa 2390 - 2396 BE. The rear face of this exhibit is inimitable and has immensely beautiful markings of 'Lai Gradan' with deep ridges, which is one of the marks of a classic Pra Somdej Wat Rakang that was kaud to dry on a Mai Gradan to dry.

Various exhibits display different textures on the rear faces, for they were laid on various surfaces to sun dry, ranging from marble stone, temple roof tiles, to mai gradan, and other types of wooden boards.

Free Worldwide EMS Shipping is included with this first prize winner Master-Class Pra Somdej Wat Rakang Pim Luang Wijarn.

An extremely rare chance to obtain not only a true Pra Somdej of Somdej Dto, but indeed a first prize winner accepted model of the Chang Sip Moo Artisan group afilliated to Somdej Dto.

In truth, no two Pra Somdej Wat Rakang are the same, and each amulet has its own individual character, which is of course part of what makes the Pra Somdej Wat Rakang the title holder of the title of 'King of Thai Amulets'.

The amulet comes with certificate of first prize and confirmation of authenticity and definition of the preferred artisan as authentic issued from the Amulet Association.

An Immortal Classic and one of the most famous Thai Buddhist Amulets of all time, as well as being among the top preferred amulets of the serious devotee and wealthy collector of the accepted amulets of Somdej Pra Puttajarn (Dto) Prohmrangsri, of Wat Rakang Kositaram, whose Pra Somdej are the number one amulets of all time, be they from Wat Rakang, Wat Bang Khun Prohm,or Wat Gaes Chaiyo.

The Pra Somdej Wat Rakang can be considered the number one amulet of all time in Thailand for its historical fame and legendary, and that of its maker.

This amulet comes with its certificate of authenticity of the society, and complimentary box with first prize ribbon and authenticity confirmation sticker. Free EMS Shipping is also included in the price

The rear face shows the presence of all the classic features and muan sarn ingredients of a true Pra Somdej Wat Rakang of Somdej Dto, with a beautiful ridged lined Mai Gradan pattern, resulting from shrinkage and drying over almost two centuries of ageing, and which has added to the character and increases the ease of authentication.

This kind of rear face pattern is highly preferred amongst aficionados and serious devotee-collectors, for its classic aged appearance.

The contents of the Muan Sarn Sacred Clay reveal the necessary aspects and content expected from an authentic Pra Somdej Wat Rakang. The design of the front face is exquisite, as were all the block presses carved for Somdej Dto by the artisan Luang Wijarn, one of the royal artisans of the Chang Sip Moo group of artisans.

Pra Somdej Wat Rakang is one of the classic Pra Somdej amulets of Somdej Dto available, along with Pra Somdej Wat Gaes Chaiyo, and the Pra Somdej Wat Bang Khun Prohm amulet as far as popularity, beauty, sacredness of Puttapisek ceremony and price range.

The Pra Somdej Wat Rakang amulet is the Keystone and Master amulet (Ongk Kroo) for all other Pra Somdej amulets. It is an image in the likeness of the Buddha sitting on a Dais, which was essentially created by Somdej Pra Puttajarn (Dto) Prohmrangsri, of Wat Rakang Kositaram. There are various different ‘Pim’ (models) with varying design features.

The Pra Somdej Wat Rakang, are considered to have extremely powerful Buddha magic in them due to the richness of sacred powders and powerful blessings contained within from great master Somdej Dto. Its general appearance is that of an oblong about 2.4 cm wide up to 4 cm high (varies between these sizes), made from white sacred powders mixed together. The Pra Somdej Wat Rakang Kositaram Pim Gaes Talu Sum is Similar to the Pra Somdej Pim Pra Pratan, but has the ‘Pra Gaes’ Topknot piercing the arch at the top of the amulet. The Pim Jarod Sum touches the arch or approaches it.

The main Ingredients of the amulets (Muan Sarn Samkan) were made from a base of sea shells, dried rice left from alms round, the five sacred magic powders of Somdej Dto, and ‘Nam Man Dtang Iw’ (special oil for mixing). Nam Man Dtang Iw, or Tung Oil in English, is a preferred oil for mixing and curing amulets with, for it is superior to any other oil as far as water resistance is concerned (one reason why Pra Somdej amulets can be soaked in water without going soft). The oil is much more resistant to mold than its derivatives, such as linseed oil.

The Dtamra must be made by creating exactly 84,000 amulets, equal to the number of Suttas of the Tripitaka. There are different Pim Song (shapes and sizes) of Pra Somdej Wat Rakang, but those which are officially recognized and listed by the ‘Wongarn Pra Krueang’ as far as Somdej Wat Rakang amulets are concerned, basically consist of the following officially recognized Pim of Pra Somdej amulets;

Pim Pra Pratan, Pim Yai Niyom, Pim Chedi, Pim Prok Po, Pim Gaes Bua Dtum, Pim Gaes Talu Sum, and Pim Thaan Saem.However, in the current times, extensive furthered research and new scientific testing methods have allowed a more extensive pantheon of recognized models to become confirmed and authenticated within the Pantheon, as well as various secret hiding place finds being found over the last decades, which has also happily made the until recently completely unobtainable Somdej Wat Rakang of Somdej Dto, once more available to the masses of devotees who have always dreamed of possessing such a Mastrer Class amulet of true Sacred Power with the Blessings of Thailand's Greatest Monk of Historical Fame.