Phra Rod

Phra Rod, being the oldest amulet in Thailand, found at Wat Mahawah, Lum Pum province in the Northern Thailand. The production year can date back during Haripoomchai period BE 1223 (over 1300 years). It was used to call Rod Ko Puan which means the smallest in Northern Thailand dialect.

The most popular ones are those originated from Wat Mahawan. Together Phra Somdej, Phra Nangphaya, Phra Somkor and Phra Phong Supan, they form the grand set of Benjapakee.Unfortunately today it is just very hard to acquire such a set unless you are extremely wealthy.

There are total 5 molds in Phra Rod amulet

1. Pim Yai
2. Pim Krang
3. Pim Lek
4. Pim Tor
5. pim Teun

Phra Rod is not just an amulet, it was also part of Thailand ancient heritage. I personally find it was one of the most detail(for the size made during that era!) and
beautiful amulet that i ever encounter. Even after so many years passes on its still keep in quite a good condition.

Thai people called this amulet as Buddha of Escape. Meaning wearing this amulet can escape from disasters, dangers and misfortune. Some even said that a real Phra Rod amulets edges are so sharp that it can scratch metal due to it has being buried in the ground for a long time until it is solid like a rock. Phra Rod are made from baked clay which seen in several colours due to difference used to bake the amulets.

 Front and Back view

Microscopic at 30x (Front)

Microscopic at 30x (Back)