This is one of the most sought after batches of Luang Phor Thuad amulets blessed by Luang Phor Tim, Wat Changhai.

The first batch of  ''Iron's Backside Shape'' Luang Phor Thuad BE 2505 amulets was originally called Nua Klap they are made of a scared metallic components under patronage of Prince Chaloemphol Dikhambhorn. The ceremony to pour smelted gold was held at both Wat Changhai and Bangkok.

The general appearance of this batch was quite similar to the Luang Phor Thuad amulets of the first batch of wahn amulets blessed in BE 2497 and probably the most famous of all.

There are numerous types of pim, both in size and appearance, the details of which are beyond the scope of this article,  however I will mention the most important variations.

Essentially this batch comprised a number of different sized pims, large, medium and small. Each size of pim is known to comprise variations not only in appearance but also composition. It is for this reason that if you were considering acquiring one of these amulets you only do so if it has been properly certified by a professional organisation. NOTE: There are more fakes than genuine pims.

This is the large Pim (Repetitive mould)

The most important variation that you may note is that some of the amulets have plain backs whilst others are lettered. Some pims also contain the Thai letter 'Tor Tahan', on the base.

The pims with letters to either the rear or bases were made in Bangkok and dispatched to Luang Phor Tim where they were consecrated at Wat Changhai.

One main variation other than size and text was the moulding technique. They were either hand made also called 'Antique moulding'  or machine made 'repetitive moulding'. You will note that these pims are often referred to as repetitive pims to distinguish them from the antique moulding. The antique moulded pims show the greatest variation in quality.

One of the most popular variants originates from the small mould. The small moulds were made in two types, the Apache mould (due to the fact it looked like an Apache Indian) and the raised face mould. The Apache small mould being one of the most popular pims of all.

Another important Variation is the composition of the amulet, some are made of brass alloy, Navaloha, some of a special alloy known as Mekhapat also known as Pim Niyom, and others are made of a lead alloy.

These were made in limited numbers and are without question the most expensive and most desirable. The majority of these pims appear black in colour but can appear red or even yellow depending on the different and uncertain proportion of the metallic alloy. It is known that they were made from a mixture of gold, brass, copper, bronze along with other trace metals.

It is thought that only 2,000 pims were made from this scared alloy, if you own one of these consider yourself lucky.

The great ceremony to bless these amulets was held on the 17th-19th may BE 2505. A great many people attended in the hope of receiving one of the amulets, distributed free at the time. Such was the demand that the amulets were even being handed out through the windows. It was because of this the amulets became known as the 'Nang Tang' batch or Window Batch

There were others amulets blessed at the same ceremony including

NOTE: Another batch of Iron's Backside Luang Phor Thuad amulets were blessed in BE 2508, it is important you are aware of which batch you are acquiring as the prices differ considerably

If you are interested to acquire one of these pims along with proper certification please contact us. Expect to pay from 600.00 UK Pounds upwards.