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  Phra Tha Kradahn

 

Thailand

Phra Tha Kradahn is a Buddhist amulet that is cast in silver and depicts a Buddha image seated in the half lotus position, while performing the maravijaya mudra (fig.). This amulet has a rather long face and at the top it is usually bent. Hence, it is also called Phra Tha Kradahn Keht Khot (เกศคด), with keht khot meaning ‘crooked head’.

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