A SUMMARY COLLECTION - Phra Khun Phean, Luang Phor Sakron

A Personal Summary of My Collection of Phra Khun Phean

By Luang Phor Sakron, Wat Nong Krap, Rayong

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There were a total of 10 over batches of Phra Khun Phean Plah Kuman (KP) made by Luang Phor Sakorn, both Nuer Phong and Rian. I started collecting Luang Phor Sakorn KP since his first batch in 1988. This is a personal accounts, findings and records solely for my own consumption and not meant intentionally for anyone reference, consideration or comments. You may take it as a tiny pinch of salt and may not make any reference to it due to its accuracy. Images of the amulets here are referenced from books both issued officially from Wat NongKrap, reference book and magazine. 

In chronological order as follows:

2530 Roon Reak. Year B.E 2530 (1987). Phim KP Lang Yant Na Ha.

This was the Roon Reak Lang Yant Na Ork Taek, first batch of KP made. There were basically three phims namely Phim Yai, Phim Lek and Phim Jew. Needless to say, the prices have been sky rocketed for this first batch and would be beyond reach in a few more years. Keep one if you feel generous and ever cross path with one, you will not regret. It was recorded in the

1. Phim Yai with PiThong and Gold Thakut made 108 pieces
2. Phim Yai Gold Thakut made 108 pieces
3. Phim Yai with Silver Thakut made 500 pieces
4. Phim Yai with PiThong and Copper Thakut made 1,000 pieces
5. Phim Yai without PiThong and Copper Thakut made 1,000 pieces
6. Phim Lek & Phim Jew, there is no proper record for the total production

 

2538 Roon 2. Year B.E 2538 (1995). KP Lang Yant Na Ha.

This batch was similar in physical size from Roon Reak. I believed it was supposed to be a continuity from the first batch when they were in high demand then. There were two blocks being made with a total production of 13,164 pieces. Although the high numbers being pumped, strangely it’s not easy to find one in the market nowadays.

However, from this batch onwards Luang Phor replaced the Yant from Yant Na Ork Taek to Yant Na Ha. Yant Na Ha would be the default Yant for almost all amulets made by him from this batch onwards, which follows his teacher LPu Thim's Yant Kroo. In my opinion, this batch should be the most collectible as it marked a historical change being made in Lang Yant selection. It should be noted that in the later years, Luang Phor did made and chanted a single only batch of KP for Wat ChomSaeng when he allowed the use of Yant Na Ork Taek.

1. Neur Pink Test Mould Gold Thakut made 6 pieces
2. Neur Pink with PiThong and Gold Thakut made 99 pieces
3. Neur White with Gold Thakut made 500 pieces
4. Neur White with Gold, Silver & Copper Thakut made 59 pieces
5. Neur White with Silver Thakut made 2,500 pieces
6. Neur White with Copper Thakut made 3,000 pieces
7. Neur White without Thakut made 7,000 pieces

2540 Roon 3. Year B.E 2540 (1997). KP Phim Lang Mae Nang Bua Klee.
This batch was even harder to find and was strangely that might be the reason of not being recorded in the temple book. This KP design was unique with the front image of KP and the rear image of Mar Nang Bua Klee, one of his favorite wife among the many he had, carrying his child. I only manage to come across one during the early days.

2543 Roon 4. Year B.E 2543 (2000). KP Lang Yant Na Ha.

This batch was relatively less seen by collectors. I suspected that it could be a “test mould” batch as the numbers made were so little. In addition, the front design is quite “rough” and irregular making it quite unique.  I only managed to collect a few pieces from Rayong directly during the early years.

2544 Roon 5. Year B.E 2544 (2001). KP Lang Yant Na Ha.

This batch was known as Block Wat as the production of this batch was completed done by hand  at the temple by the monks in B.E 2543 (2000) and after blessing distributed in B.E 2544 (2001). There are little in circulation in the market for this batch currently.

2546 Roon 6. Year B.E 2546 (2003). KP Lang Yant Na Ha.

This was the first batch of KP that Luang Phor started to diligently follow the design of the most popular mould from his teacher, Luang Phu Thim of Wat Lahanrai, which I would call it the traditional KP mould. This same batch had the most variation of phims being produced thus making it so ever confusing but the brown, pink and white meat or material was one of signature. One could easily know this is the 2546 batch by the distinct facial, especially the mouth, features.

During the early years, 2546 to 2549, there were many fake being produced in the market and that was a challenge to find real pieces then. However, recent years 2562-2563, there seems to be many available in the market with urban legend of Block A and Block B. It was never known to have Block A or Block B in the years following 2546 until recently.

It puzzles me that this is one of the most popular batch currently, 2562-2563 (2019/2020), in Bangkok and it seems to be widely being collected or sourced by dealers. This batch has the most fake produced upon released back in B.E 2546 and by B.E 2550 there were pretty good fakes floating around among collectors. Collectors should be aware of such fakes and research on this if you decided to take up the challenge.

2547 Roon 7. Year B.E 2547 (2004). Phim Khun Phean Kroo

This phim was iconic in his own way in design where you could find two images of Phra Khun Pean on the face of the amulet. This could be traced to the popular Phim Kroo (twin) design from Wat Bang Kan, Suphan Buri, B.E 2490, Phra Kru Kroo Khun Pean. This batch of KP was made from Neur Phong with 108 flowers and herds, it was also the sweetest perfume-like smell amulet one can find and you can be surprised that the smell still lingered after so many years. As the Thais said “Hom mak”, how would anyone not go near you when you smell nice.

2547 Roon 8. Rian Khun Pean Chom Talat. Year B.E 2547 (2004).

This rian KP was a very interesting one with the folk tale that depicts Khun Pean (พระขุนแผนชมตลาด) visit to the market. To cut the long story short, all the young beautiful women were attracted to him while he was at the market. This is the first metallic KP rian that Luang Phor made. It should be note that this was the period that Luang Phor did produce a range of amulets until 4 years later the next batch of traditional KP was being produced. A total of 5000 pieces of copper rian of single phim were made for this batch.

2551 Roon 9. Year B.E 2551 (2008). Phim KP Lang Yant Na Ha.

This was the next popular phim after the B.E 2546 batch in recent years. It was also this period of time that Luang Phor was at his peak in making many amulets. There were tales of many good positive from wearers and thus there is a current demand for this Batch. I would recommend to keep this batch as it was well recorded and was made by Luang Phor wholeheartedly.

In the year 2551, the temple committee announced that this batch would be the last batch of KP and it was widely known as Roon Suthai then. "Strangely" we see another three more batches of KP after this. It will be everyone guess how could this be possible if the announcement was made earlier. Nevertheless, there is a combine total of 24,000 pieces made for this batch for all phims, it should be very affordable due to the high volume produced but  the price has been getting higher than expected.

2552 Roon 10. Year B.E 2552 (2009). Phim KP Lang Yant Na Ha

This is the only batch where Luang Phor’s KP comes in Roop Lor both metal and powder form. A total of 999 pieces neur nergn (silver), 9,999 pieces neur nawa (mix copper) 19,999 pieces neur thong deang (copper) as well as 999 pieces neur phong (powder) gold/silver trakuts, 4,999 pieces with silver trakuts, 9,999 pieces with copper trakuts and 19,999 pieces with ruby flakes were issued. The mould was of completely diversion of the traditional style and designed with the assistance local artisan. This batch is a keeper for the perfect artistic mould design.

2555 (2554) Roon 11. Year B.E 2555 (2012). Phim KP Lang Yant Na Ha

This batch of KP that Luang Phor made where the mould was reverted back to the traditional mould. There was some confusion as some magazine referred this to 2554 batch but the official temple book refers this as 2555 batch. This batch is the only one with all serial number on aluminium plate embedded at the bottom of the amulets. There was an urgency by the temple to produce this batch although there was announcement that the 2551 batch was Roon Suthai earlier. Nevertheless, it was blissful that Luang Phor was able to consecrate this batch of amulets as during this period of time. Luang Phor’s health had started to deteriorate and he was known to be seeking treatment in the local hospital frequently. Luang Phor eventually passed away two years after making this final batch of amulets.

2556 Roon 12. Year B.E 2556 (2013). Phim KP Lang Yant Na Ha

This batch the very last batch of KP that Luang Phor made as declared by the temple. We are not very sure how well this batch was consecrated as during this time Luang Phor was really not in good health at all and was always visiting the local hospital. Luang Phor eventually passed away on 18^th Sept B.E. 2556 (2013) at the age of 75 years old.

Phra Khun Phean Made for Other Temples

By Luang Phor Sakron, Wat Nong Krap, Rayong

2543 Roon Phrai BuRaPhaa. Year B.E 2543 (2000). Phim KP Lang Yant Na Ha.

Made for Wat RaaSohtAtDaaRaam, Changwat Rayong.

This was one of the early batch of amulets that were produced for fund raising at Wat RaaSohtAtDaaRaam, Rayong.  The Maha Phook Saek (Consecrated) ceremony was attended by few of the top Gurus from Rayong including Luang Phor Sakorn of Wat NongKrap, Luang Phor Sein of Wat Lahanyai, Luang Phor Fuu of Wat BangSaMak, Chachoengsao. With the few famous masters of this era mass consecrated this batch of KP, this should be a keeper if it crosses your path.

2554 Roon Phra Than Phawn. Year B.E 2554 (2011). Phim KP Lang Yant Na Ha.

Made for Wat ChomSaeng, Rayong.

This batch of amulets were made for fund raising to assist in the building of toilets, monks housing and repair work for Wat ChomSaeng, Rayong. Wat ChomSaeng’s chief abbot is currently Ajarn Dek, a senior disciple of Luang Phor Sakorn.  It was recorded that the Maha Phook Saek (Consecrated) by Luang Phor Sakorn at Wat NongKrap was carried out for 3 days from 4-6 May B.E 2553 (2010) and the amulets were left in Wat ChomSaeng until they were ready for release in B.E 2554 (2011). I was told that Ajarn Dek is the only disciple of the linage that may have learnt most of the wica from his teacher. This was the only batch I know uses the lovely Yant Na Ork Taek, similar to the first batch of KP by Luang Phor. It is of no surprise that dealers and collectors are being aware of this batch recently.