Phra Kring Pra Sriya Mettri BE2545 Nur Thong Phasom (soaked in holy water) Chao Khun Udom Wat Tham Wattana Mongkol
| Type | Phra Kring Pra Sriya Mettri |
| Monk | Chao Khun Udom (CK Udom) Wat Tham Wattana Mongkol |
| Temple | Wat Tham Wattana Mongkol |
| B.E. Year | 2545 |
| Material | Nur Loha |
| Condition | Very Good |
| SKU | TAC-PhraKringPraSriyaMettri-ChaoKhunUdom-001 |
Authentic Phra Kring Pra Sriya Mettri by Chao Khun Udom (CK Udom) Wat Tham Wattana Mongkol, BE 2545, Nur Loha. No certificate.
What is the Phra Kring Pra Sriya Mettri by Chao Khun Udom (CK Udom) Wat Tham Wattana Mongkol?
The Phra Kring Pra Sriya Mettri Chao Khun Udom (CK Udom) Wat Tham Wattana Mongkol is a sacred bell amulet cast in nuea (material/substance) loha — a ceremonially prepared mixed-metal alloy — and consecrated in BE 2545 at Wat Tham Wattana Mongkol. The piece follows the iconography of Phra Sri Ariya Mettrai, the future Buddha of loving-kindness, and carries no independent certificate.
The Phra Kring format and what makes this edition specific
A Phra Kring is one of the most recognisable amulet types in the Thai Buddhist amulet tradition. The defining feature is a hollow body housing a small metal ball — shake it gently and it rings. That sound is not decorative. Collectors use it as a first authentication check, and in devotional terms it is understood to continuously call in auspicious energy.
This particular run depicts Phra Sri Ariya Mettrai, the Bodhisattva whose name gives the amulet its full title. The iconography ties the protective Phra Kring format directly to the metta (loving-kindness) tradition, which is why collectors after goodwill-focused pieces consistently look at this type first.
The nuea here is Nur Loha — an alloy that typically draws on bronze, brass, and other auspicious metals prepared under monastic supervision. It holds sacred yant (geometric sacred inscriptions) cleanly and ages with a density that hand-cast pieces in softer materials do not. The base and body of a genuine example from this BE 2545 batch carry well-defined engravings; the lines should be sharp, not washed out.
Chao Khun Udom (CK Udom) and Wat Tham Wattana Mongkol
Chao Khun Udom (CK Udom) holds senior monastic rank, and that rank matters in this market. The Chao Khun title is granted by royal appointment to monks recognised for deep practice and contribution to the Sangha. Collectors in Singapore and the Greater China region treat the consecrating monk’s standing as a core factor in a piece’s long-term credibility — not the temple alone.
Wat Tham Wattana Mongkol is the ground from which this edition comes. The temple follows Theravada and Brahmanical consecration rites — phutthaphisek (consecration ceremony) sessions involving extended chanting of Pali texts and the blessing of batches directly by the presiding monk. That sequence is standard for a credible Thai amulet edition, and Wat Tham Wattana Mongkol adheres to it.
BE 2545 puts this piece over two decades old now. Supply of the original batch only moves in one direction.
What collectors examine and how value is read
There is no accompanying certificate for this piece. That is a stated fact, not a flaw — many respected editions from this period were temple-distributed without third-party grading. Authentication falls back to physical markers.
- Check the Nur Loha cast quality: crisp detail on the Phra Sri Ariya Mettrai figure, no smearing at the relief edges
- Shake for the ring: the internal metal ball should produce a clear, light sound — dull or absent sound warrants closer inspection
- Examine the yant and inscriptions on the base against documented examples from the Wat Tham Wattana Mongkol BE 2545 batch
- Proportions of the figure should be consistent with known references from this edition
Value is set by condition, clarity of the engravings, and the integrity of the casting. Well-preserved examples with traceable dealer provenance sit at the stronger end of the range. Collector interest in Chao Khun Udom pieces from this period has stayed consistent across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
This BE 2545 Phra Kring by Chao Khun Udom of Wat Tham Wattana Mongkol appeals to collectors for two converging reasons: the Phra Kring category itself is among the most structurally distinctive in the Thai amulet tradition — the internal ringing ball being a defining hallmark of authenticity and completeness — and the iconographic choice of Phra Sri Ariya Mettrai grounds the piece firmly in the Mahayana-influenced strand of Thai devotional art that serious collections often seek out. We at TAC note that while this example carries no certificate, collector confidence rests on the reputation of Chao Khun Udom's senior monastic standing and the documented consecration year, both of which can be cross-referenced against established Thai amulet records.
Attributes reflect Thai Buddhist devotional tradition and are not measurable claims.
