Phra Nak Prok Bai Makham Luang Pu Toh, Phim Mi Khid, Nuea Thong Daeng, B.E. 2521 (1978), Wat Pradu Chimphli, Bangkok, in original temple old silver case

Highlights

• LP Toh's tamarind-leaf Naga Buddha of B.E. 2521, issued by his own temple and blessed in his lifetime, three years before he passed away.
• Struck in copper with the Na Yant on the back; Thai records give 98,000 in copper for the Na-back, besides 40 gold, 300 silver and 4,000 Nawa.
• This is the ear-line block, named for the fine line beside the Buddha's ear, which Thai dealers list as the favoured block.
• Thai sellers credit it with good fortune and Metta; SMK card issued 25 August B.E. 2569, kept in its original temple old silver case.

The full history of this piece – the master's life, materials, blessing ceremonies and mintage – is written in Chinese. Read it in Chinese →