Deity, Monastic & Occult Archetypes

Rectangular 3-tiered throne votive tablet compounded from the Five Sacred Chalk Powders

Created between BE 2409 and BE 2415 (1866–1872 CE) during the transition from King Rama IV to King Rama V by Somdej Phra Buddhacharn (Toh Phromrangsi, BE 2331–2415), Abbot of Wat Rakhang Kositaram in Bangkok. Prior to depositing 84,000 tablets across Wat Rakhang, Wat Bang Khun Phrom (Wat Mai Amatarot), and Wat Ket Chaiyo (Ang Thong), Somdej Toh hand-inscribed and erased sacred chalk yantras on slate boards hundreds of times to compound the Five Sacred Powders.

Revered 17th-century southern monk immortalized in the BE 2497 108-herb Nuea Wan and BE 2500–2508 metal series

Venerates Somdej Chao Phakho (Luang Pu Tuad, 16th–17th century Ayutthaya period), the legendary southern patriarch associated with Wat Phakho (Songkhla) and Wat Chang Hai (Pattani). In BE 2497 (1954 CE), Phra Ajarn Tim Dhammataro (Abbot of Wat Chang Hai) and Anataphindika layman Koson Kananurak created the historic 108-herb Nuea Wan first edition, establishing the most actively traded monastic lineage in Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Iconographic representation of Arahant Gavampati (or Kaccayana) guarding the six sense doors in deep Nirodha Samapatti

Historical Era: Ayutthaya to Rattanakosin (LP Kaew, LP Iam, LP Toh, LP Tim). Primary Issuing Temples: Wat Kruawan (Chonburi), Wat Saphan Sung (Nonthaburi), Wat Pradoo Chimplee (Bangkok), Wat Huay Chorakhe (Nakhon Pathom). Canonical Masters: Luang Phor Kaew Wat Kruawan, Luang Pu Iam Wat Saphan Sung, Luang Pu Toh Wat Pradoo Chimplee, Luang Pu Nak Wat Huay Chorakhe.

Named after the legendary Ayutthaya folk general; spans 400-year-old glazed crypt tablets to LP Tim's BE 2517 sacred powder batch

Historical Era: Ayutthaya Crypts (Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon / Wat Ban Krang) to Modern BE 2517 LP Tim. Primary Issuing Temples: Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon (Ayutthaya), Wat Ban Krang (Suphan Buri), Wat Lahan Rai (Rayong), Wat Sam Ngam (Nakhon Pathom). Canonical Masters: Luang Pu Tim Isariko (Wat Lahan Rai), Luang Phor Tae Kongthong (Wat Sam Ngam), Luang Pu Sakorn (Wat Nong Krap).

Lost-wax cast Nawa Loha statuette housing a consecrated metal bead (Met Kring) sealed inside the base

Historical Era: Wat Suthat Lineage (Somdej Phra Sangharaja Pae BE 2441–2487) & LP Tim Chinabanchorn BE 2517. Primary Issuing Temples: Wat Suthat Thepwararam (Bangkok), Wat Bowonniwet (Bangkok), Wat Lahan Rai (Rayong). Canonical Masters: Somdej Phra Sangharaja (Pae Tissadevo), Chao Khun Sri (Sondh), Luang Pu Tim Isariko, Luang Pu Dooh Wat Sakae.

1,300-year-old Hariphunchai miniature terracotta votive tablet excavated in Lamphun Province

Historical Era: Hariphunchai Era (c. BE 1200–1300 / 7th–8th Century CE). Primary Issuing Temples: Wat Mahawan (Lamphun). Canonical Masters: Queen Chamdevi & Hariphunchai Royal Artisans.

Triangular Mid-Ayutthaya terracotta votive tablet commissioned by Queen Wisutkasat

Historical Era: Mid-Ayutthaya Era (c. BE 2090–2106 / 1547–1563 CE). Primary Issuing Temples: Wat Nang Phaya (Phitsanulok). Canonical Masters: Queen Wisutkasat (Mother of King Naresuan the Great).

Ruler of the Catumaharajika Northern Heaven and guardian of Buddhist temple precincts

Historical Era: Ancient Vedic/Buddhist Cosmology; Modern Medallions BE 2490–Present. Primary Issuing Temples: Wat Suthat (Bangkok), Wat Chulamanee (Samut Songkhram), Wat PhraSri Rattana Mahathat (Phitsanulok). Canonical Masters: Somdej Phra Sangharaja (Pae), Luang Phorอิฏฐ์ (LP It Wat Chulamanee), Luang Phor Ruesi Lingdam.

Hand-carved one-eyed coconut shell (Kala Ta Diao) and cast metal talismans inscribed during solar and lunar eclipses

Historical Era: Rattanakosin Classic (LP Noi Wat Srisathong BE 2460–2488 & Wat Khao Or). Primary Issuing Temples: Wat Srisathong (Nakhon Pathom), Wat Khao Or (Phatthalung). Canonical Masters: Luang Phor Noi Nawarat (Wat Srisathong), Luang Phor Pin (Wat Srisathong), Ajarn Nam Wat Don Sala.

Inscribed metal Yant scrolls (Takrut), mercury-filled cowrie shells (Bia Gae), and ritual blades (Meed Mor)

Historical Era: Ayutthaya Warrior Tradition to Rattanakosin. Primary Issuing Temples: Wat Saphan Sung (Nonthaburi), Wat Pak Khlong Makham Thao (Chai Nat), Wat Klang Bang Kaew (Nakhon Pathom). Canonical Masters: Luang Pu Iam Wat Saphan Sung, Luang Pu Suk Wat Pak Khlong Makham Thao, Luang Pu Boon Wat Klang Bang Kaew, Luang Phor Derm Wat Nong Pho.

U-Thong warrior votive tablet discovered in BE 2456 alongside a gold leaf inscription plate (Lan Thong)

Historical Era: U-Thong / Early Ayutthaya (c. BE 1800–1900; crypt opened BE 2456). Primary Issuing Temples: Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Suphan Buri). Canonical Masters: King U-Thong Royal Court & Hermit Phra Maha Thera Piyadassi.

Sukhothai-era Kor-Kai arch tablet recorded by Somdej Toh in BE 2392 from the 'Millionaire's Field' crypts

Historical Era: Late Sukhothai / Kamphaeng Phet (c. BE 1900–2000; documented BE 2392). Primary Issuing Temples: Wat Phra Borommathat / Thung Setthi Crypts (Kamphaeng Phet). Canonical Masters: Hermit Phra Ruesi Ta Fai & Sukhothai Royal Court.

Circular astrological cookie-mould (Pim Khanom Khrok) tablet uniting Bodhisattva iconography, Rahu, and the 12 Zodiacs

Historical Era: Srivijaya Bodhisattva Iconography; First City Pillar Issue BE 2530 (1987 CE). Primary Issuing Temples: Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan & Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine. Canonical Masters: Pol. Maj. Gen. Khun Phantharak Rajadej, Ajarn Chum Chaikiri, Wat Khao Or Monastic Sangha.

Orthodox temple-consecrated effigies compounded from 7-cemetery soil (Din Chet Pa Cha) or woven ritual cord

Historical Era: Ayutthaya Literary & Monastic Tradition; Classic Temple Issues BE 2485–Present. Primary Issuing Temples: Wat Sam Ngam (Nakhon Pathom), Wat Suan Khan (Nakhon Si Thammarat), Wat Chedi Ai Khai (Nakhon Si Thammarat). Canonical Masters: Luang Phor Tae Kongthong (Wat Sam Ngam), Luang Pu Yam (Wat Sam Ngam), Ajarn Loy (Ayutthaya Hoon Payon).