Amulet - Buddha Phra Nak Prok

Amulet - Buddha Phra Nak Prok, single piece

Bronze alloy, Thailand, 20th century, size approx. 74mm x 37mm x 3mm.

The Phra Nak Prok ("Buddha-protecting Naga") image is said to bring good luck, positive energy, protection and harmony to its wearer. It is also believed that Phra Nak Prok repels negative energies and destructive emotions.

According to Buddhist mythology, four or six weeks after Siddhartha Gautama meditated under the Bodhi tree, the sky darkened for seven days and it began to rain heavily. At this time, the mystical king of snakes (nagas), the seven-headed king Mucalinda, appeared from under the earth, wrapped himself around the seated Buddha and raised his head above him to protect him from the rain. When the storm subsided, the snake king resumed his human form, bowed to the Buddha and returned to his palace in great joy. Mucalinda protecting the Buddha is a common theme, especially in Theravada Buddhism.

Note! The bronze cast amulets are handmade and have been used extensively, and Each of them is unique. They may be dusty, dirty, heavily patinated and may have small surface defects.