Locket “Narika Plook” (Gold Takrut Variant) – Luang Por Kasem – Year 2518 B.E. (Actual piece featured in the book)

Name: Locket Narika Plook (Gold Takrut Variant)

Blessed by: Luang Por Kasem

Temple: Susarn Thai Lart, Lampang

Year: 2518 B.E. ( 1975 A.D. )

Material made: Ceramic Locket with SOLID GOLD Takrut

Remarks:

🌟 SUPERSTAR PIECE! ACTUAL PIECE FEATUED IN THE BOOK! 🌟

CHAMPION AND TIP TOP CONDITION!
EXTREMELY RARE TOP TIERED LOCKET WITH SOLID GOLD TAKRUT EMBEDDED!

Among the countless amulets that have passed through our hands over the decades, very few possess the combination of historical importance, originality, provenance, and preservation found in the remarkable piece we present today.

At first glance, collectors may immediately appreciate its outstanding condition.

Upon closer examination, however, its true significance becomes unmistakably clear.

This is the actual specimen featured in one of the earliest and most widely referenced publications dedicated to the amulets of Luang Por Kasem.

For serious collectors, there are few distinctions more desirable.

Within the world of high-end amulet collecting, one of the most elusive achievements is to own the exact piece chosen for publication in an important reference book. Such pieces become permanent points of reference for collectors, scholars, dealers, and future generations alike. They transcend the role of being merely another example of an amulet and become part of the documented history of the issue itself.

In many respects, their significance is comparable to an artefact housed within a museum collection.

Once published, the specimen serves as an enduring benchmark for authenticity, originality, preservation, and study. It becomes a recognised standard by which future examples are frequently compared.

This distinction alone elevates an already exceptional amulet into an entirely different category of collectability.

The locket itself is equally remarkable.

The portrait is housed beneath a ceramic front, a material admired for its beauty yet notoriously delicate. After nearly four decades, surviving examples commonly exhibit cracks, chips, or restoration caused by accidental handling over the years.

Throughout our decades in this field, we have encountered numerous examples displaying such imperfections.

This featured specimen is an extraordinary exception.

The ceramic remains beautifully intact, preserving its original appearance with virtually no signs of damage. The overall presentation is nothing short of exceptional, making it one of the finest examples we have ever had the privilege of handling.

Turning the piece over reveals another fascinating characteristic.

Most lockets of this issue retain a plain, unadorned rear.

This specimen, however, has been fitted with a Solid Gold Takrut, a highly unusual addition that immediately distinguishes it from ordinary examples. While its exact origin can no longer be conclusively established, such customisation strongly suggests that the locket may once have belonged to a highly respected disciple or someone closely associated with Luang Por Kasem, where the piece was treasured and preserved with exceptional care.

Whether viewed as provenance or personal devotion, it unquestionably adds another unique chapter to the story of this remarkable locket.

The overall preservation is, quite simply, outstanding.

The ceramic portrait, casing, and surfaces remain beautifully original, displaying the quiet elegance that only decades of careful stewardship can produce. It is exceedingly difficult to imagine a finer surviving example.

The life of Luang Por Kasem himself beautifully reflects the values embodied by this remarkable piece.

Born into the royal lineage of Lampang, he willingly renounced a life of privilege to pursue the Buddhist path with unwavering discipline and humility. Throughout his lifetime, he became renowned for his simplicity, often reminding those around him that a monk requires nothing more than his saffron robes and his alms bowl.

Today, Luang Por Kasem is remembered not only as one of Northern Thailand’s most revered monks, but also as a figure whose life of compassion, humility, and spiritual cultivation continues to inspire devotees throughout the Buddhist world.

For us, however, this locket represents something even more profound.

It is not simply a beautifully preserved amulet.

It is a published reference specimen.

A documented piece of Luang Por Kasem’s collecting history.

An extraordinary survivor whose story has already been recorded for future generations.

Quite simply, a true museum-grade collector’s piece.

INCLUSIVE OF A VINTAGE DIAMOND ENCRUSTED SOLID GOLD OPEN/CLOSE CASING!

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