What’s the significance of this Thai amulet?
May 27, 2023 7:48 AM Subscribe
A friend has a very old amulet and wants to know its meaning and how to best care for it.
A friend inherited an amulet pendant years ago, and has been trying unsuccessfully to learn more about it. Links to pics are below. All we know so far is that it’s Thai Buddhist and was passed down within a family. Some things we’re curious about: What is it? What are the shapes and what do they mean? What’s the best way to care for it? Any information would be helpful.
Photos: https://imgur.com/a/TjCqq1g
A friend inherited an amulet pendant years ago, and has been trying unsuccessfully to learn more about it. Links to pics are below. All we know so far is that it’s Thai Buddhist and was passed down within a family. Some things we’re curious about: What is it? What are the shapes and what do they mean? What’s the best way to care for it? Any information would be helpful.
Photos: https://imgur.com/a/TjCqq1g
https://www.thailandfoundation.or.th/culture_heritage/yantra-from-sacred-geometry-to-sacred-tattoos/ re: the shapes
Thai culture is highly superstitious and there is a proliferation of these amulets in all shapes, sizes and materials. They seem to function as talismans for luck, protection, health, wealth etc.
posted by pandanpanda at 11:19 PM on May 28, 2023
Thai culture is highly superstitious and there is a proliferation of these amulets in all shapes, sizes and materials. They seem to function as talismans for luck, protection, health, wealth etc.
posted by pandanpanda at 11:19 PM on May 28, 2023
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