Devotional amulet portraying Luang Phor Koon Parisuttho seated upon a Dragon Turtle, preserved within its original cast metal shrine case and suspended from a 26" stainless steel chain. A protective yantric border surrounds the central composition, while the reverse depicts a pair of Nāgas in relief.
Luang Phor Koon (1923–2015) remains one of Thailand's most revered Buddhist monks. Remembered for his humility, generosity, and lifelong dedication to public service, he became a symbol of merit expressed through action. Amulets bearing his likeness continue to preserve his memory within everyday Buddhist practice.
The Dragon Turtle is a traditional symbol of endurance, longevity, prosperity, and steadfast progress. The paired Nāgas on the reverse belong to one of Buddhism's oldest visual traditions, serving as guardians of temples, sacred relics, and the Dharma. Together, the imagery unites teacher, protection, and perseverance within a single devotional object.
Details
Traditional Luang Phor Koon commemorative amulet
Original cast metal shrine case
Portrait of Luang Phor Koon seated upon a Dragon Turtle
Reverse depicting paired Nāgas
Protective yantric border
26" stainless steel chain
Individually sourced archival object
Sourced in Thailand
Curatorial Note
Dragon Turtles appear throughout Chinese and Southeast Asian material culture as symbols of resilience, stability, and long life. Within Thai Buddhist devotional objects they are occasionally paired with revered monks, joining regional symbolism with Buddhist lineage. The Nāgas complete the composition, recalling their enduring role as guardians of sacred teaching.
Endurance guided by wisdom.
Devotional amulet portraying Luang Phor Koon Parisuttho seated upon a Dragon Turtle, preserved within its original cast metal shrine case and suspended from a 26" stainless steel chain. A protective yantric border surrounds the central composition, while the reverse depicts a pair of Nāgas in relief.
Luang Phor Koon (1923–2015) remains one of Thailand's most revered Buddhist monks. Remembered for his humility, generosity, and lifelong dedication to public service, he became a symbol of merit expressed through action. Amulets bearing his likeness continue to preserve his memory within everyday Buddhist practice.
The Dragon Turtle is a traditional symbol of endurance, longevity, prosperity, and steadfast progress. The paired Nāgas on the reverse belong to one of Buddhism's oldest visual traditions, serving as guardians of temples, sacred relics, and the Dharma. Together, the imagery unites teacher, protection, and perseverance within a single devotional object.
Details
Traditional Luang Phor Koon commemorative amulet
Original cast metal shrine case
Portrait of Luang Phor Koon seated upon a Dragon Turtle
Reverse depicting paired Nāgas
Protective yantric border
26" stainless steel chain
Individually sourced archival object
Sourced in Thailand
Curatorial Note
Dragon Turtles appear throughout Chinese and Southeast Asian material culture as symbols of resilience, stability, and long life. Within Thai Buddhist devotional objects they are occasionally paired with revered monks, joining regional symbolism with Buddhist lineage. The Nāgas complete the composition, recalling their enduring role as guardians of sacred teaching.
Endurance guided by wisdom.
