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Phra Pong Suphan amulets form part of the Benjapakees set. In general these amulets are beyond the budget of the average collector; however amulets blessed by Luanfg Phor Dee are considered a great contemporary alternative.
Generally triangular in shape with Buddha seated in the "Manvichai" posture. The protruding chest is the most prominent feature of this clay amulet. It has strong "U-thong" style influence. Thai people believed it would bring good luck and wealth. A unique characteristic often seen on the reverse of these amulets is the imprint of a thumb that was left by the artist who made them. They are from the Chedi of Wat Mahathad in Suphan Buri Province and estimated to be approximately 500-600 years old.
LP Dee Jatomloh, or Pra Kru Sunton Suwangit, Wat Praroop was respected as one of the most merciful monks of his era, showing great compassion to all that would visit his temple, whether they were rich or poor. He was born on the 7th August 2454, and ordained a monk at the age of 23 at Wat Sainawat, SuphanburiLuang Phor Dee was noted for the many amulets that he created, the proceeds of which were used towards the re-construction and renovation of the temple.
Luang Phor Dee had collected many old amulets and in particular Pra Pong Supan and Pra Somdej of Wat Rakhang. He also collected other old amulets form many of the temples in Supnaburi province such as Wat Praroop, Wat Mahatart during the period BE 2400-BE 2508 and BE 2508 – BE 2513. He used these amulets to create the powder with which formed the basis of his own amulets. Luang Por Dee always pressed these sacred materials ground from the sacred materials that he would collect into the moulds by himself. He was only able to make a limited number on a daily basis, many of which now are quite valuable.
It was recorded that on many occasions he would be joined by other famous monks such as Luang Phor Toh and Luang Por Mui when blessing his amulets. He was was famous for many kinds of his sacred amulets such as Pra Pitda , Pra Pong Suphan and Pra Khun Paen. Many consider that his Pra Pong Suphan BE 2514 amulet is the pim of choice when creating a period Benjapakee set. He died peacefully at the age of 96 on the 18th February BE 2551
