Phra Khun Phaen (Thai : พระขุนแผน)

Phra Khun Phaen (Thai : พระขุนแผน) Pra Khun Phaen are amulets which usually feature the Buddha in samadhi or other mudra and should not be confused with the "Khun Phaen" sans "Pra" that are amulets made in the likeness of the Pra Khun Phaen but with a separate deity/historical figure. The original Pra Khun Phaen amulets came before the Khun Phaen but the name is derived from the popularity of the Khun Phaen folklore of the time, and because there was no particular name given to the Pra Khun Phaen, the name was simply borrowed with the attached "Pra" พระ to denote holiness. Khun Phaen are amulets with the image of Khun Phaen of the classic Khun Chang Khun Phaen folklore.

According to the folklore, Khun Phaen was proficient in using magical power including amulets and other items in battle. Khun Phaen also used love formula to attract women. Thus, one of the main functions of Khun Phaen is to enhance the bonding of human relationship like: personal relationships, marriage and heterosexual relationship. Also, it helps to enhance career success like: academic success, fame and fortune, business success and faithful elegance. The Khun Phaen amulets range from near identical likeness to the Pra Khun Phaen to the more intricate molds containing imagery of the infamous Kumarn Tong (golden child) to Khun Paen and his many consorts.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_Buddha_amulet

Photo by http://www.lpm-amulet.com/category/legend-of-400-years-old-phra-kun-paen/

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Ringing Buddha - Phra Kring Pawareth was produced under the reign of King Rama III’s in 2390