Ancient terracotta votive tablet – Buddha Phra Sumkho
Description :
Superb ancient terracotta votive tablet representing the Buddha Phra Sumkho in meditation under a radiant halo.
This type of tablet is traditionally offered in temples or enshrined in sacred walls as an act of faith and merit.
A rare and authentic model, with a natural patina of age. This piece was hand-cast in an antique wooden or metal mold, then fired using traditional techniques.
The Phra Sumkho Buddha is one of the five sacred Buddhas of the Benjapakee pantheon, a series of highly revered amulets in Thailand.
It is traditionally associated with lasting wealth , karmic protection and deep inner peace .
Features :
- Origin: Thailand
- Style: Classical Lanna or Ancient Sukhothai
- Material: Red-brown terracotta
- Technique: Traditional casting and oven firing
- Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 cm x 4 cm
- Weight: Approximately 32 grams
- Condition: Very good for its age, natural patina, ritual wear
Some elders say that the Phra Sumkho tablets are never found by chance: they "call" those whose karma is ready to receive the teaching of silence. This small terracotta relic, imbued with centuries of silent faith, opens a subtle portal to a state of deep inner peace.
Carry it close to you, or place it on your altar to calm restless thoughts, guide your meditations, and gently dissolve the karmic veils that obscure your original light.