Somdej Toh Wat Rakang, Wat Bangkhunprom Hardcover Amulet Book

Somdej Toh – Wat Rakang Kositaram

Hardcover Reference Book • Phra Somdej Bangkhunphrom Study • 382 Pages

1. Author / Compiled By

The book is compiled by ธีรยุทธ์ จงบุญญานุภาพ (Teerayut Jongboonyanupap), a Thai amulet researcher and collector known for documenting Phra Somdej Bangkhunphrom and related amulets associated with
Wat Bangkhunphrom and
Wat Rakang.

• high-resolution comparison photographs
• mould identification
• back texture references
• structural measurement guides

2. Total Pages

The hardcover edition contains approximately 382 pages. It is considered a large reference catalogue for Phra Somdej Bangkhunphrom and related amulets.

3. Main Content of the Book

The book focuses mainly on Somdej Toh amulets related to the Bangkhunphrom lineage and historical traditions connected with
Wat Rakang.

• Wat Rakang Kositaram
• Wat Bangkhunphrom (Wat Mai Amataros)
• Wat Chaiyo

4. Amulets Documented in the Book

• Kru Bangkhunphrom 09 (BE2509)
• Kru Bangkhunphrom 17 (BE2517)
• Kru Bangkhunphrom 31 (BE2531)

Each section presents mould types (Pim), front and back comparison photographs, ageing characteristics and surface structure.

5. What the Book Teaches

• Somdej mould identification
• powder surface texture analysis
• back surface classification
• structural proportion comparison

6. Importance of the Book

The book is widely used by collectors studying Somdej amulets from
Bangkhunphrom and
Wat Rakang.

7. Historical Context

Phra Somdej amulets were created by Somdej Toh between roughly 1866–1872 and later became part of Thailand’s famous Benja Phakee group of five sacred amulets.

8. Physical Characteristics of the Book

• large square format
• heavy art paper
• high resolution photography
• bilingual captions (mostly Thai)

9. Why Collectors Keep This Book

• study Bangkhunphrom Somdej moulds
• understand ageing and texture
• compare genuine pieces
• learn mould families

It is considered a reference textbook for serious collectors of Somdej Bangkhunphrom amulets.