1950s Thai Amulet cameos & intaglios with cut-out belcher style prongs

with cut-out belcher style prongs allowing plenty of light in behind the stones to enhance their brilliance

The bee is wonderfully detailed

and simple pinched shoulders

they are defenceless in the face of love

The simple ear wires are crafted in 9 carat gold

1950s Thai Amulet cameos & intaglios with cut-out belcher style prongsA magical amulet made by Thai buddhist monks. Sacred herbs, ash and clay are compacted and pressed into different shapes displaying different historical figures, then mounted in metal and sold to raise funds for temples. There are loads of different kinds; this one appears to be Luang Pu Thuad, a monk who lived in the 1600s. The Luang Pu Thuad is worn as a protective amulet to bring safety in times of distress and protect from car and motorbike