Thewatham Medal (Poi Sian — Eight Immortals), Wat Chulamanee, B.E. 2548

B.E. 2548

The Thewatham medal (Poi Sian, the Eight Immortals) of Wat Chulamanee, B.E. 2548 (2005). It is an openwork medal in the form of an eight-petalled flower, each petal enshrining a Chinese immortal, with a further immortal in the roundel at its centre. As far as the images in this record show, it was made in gold, silver, nawaloha, sam kasat, copper and sacred powder.

The Thewatham medal (Poi Sian) of Wat Chulamanee was made in B.E. 2548 (2005). It is an openwork medal in the form of an eight-petalled flower, with an integral suspension loop.

On the obverse each petal enshrines a figure of a Chinese immortal, eight in all around the medal — hence the name “Poi Sian” (the Eight Immortals). At the centre is a roundel enshrining a further immortal, encircled by radiating lines and ornament.

The reverse is likewise worked in openwork, with a radiating roundel at the centre encircled by the deities of the eight petals.

Photographs of the various materials

Gold

Silver

Nawaloha

Sam Kasat (three-metal)

Copper

The Sacred Powder Amulets

The sacred-powder amulets of this edition are round, set in a bezel case. The obverse bears a four-faced deity seated upon a pedestal, painted and gilded, encircled by Khom script and Thai lettering. Four pieces appear in this record, differing in the colour of the powder and in the casing.

Sacred powder (piece 1)

Sacred powder (piece 2)

Sacred powder (piece 3)

Sacred powder (piece 4)

Note

Details of the consecration rite, the numbers produced, and the full range of materials for this edition await confirmation from the temple. The account above records only what the surviving images show.

Note: this account is compiled to document the amulets of Wat Chulamanee and is not intended for any purpose of trade.