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"Yearning Love" (Xiang Si) Scholar Walnuts Pair | Miniature Pocket Format (Shou Nian) | XS-SY1C2
"Yearning Love" (Xiang Si) Scholar Walnuts Pair | Miniature Pocket Format (Shou Nian) | XS-SY1C2
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Product Description
Yearning Love Walnut Pair is defined by its evenly spaced ripple texture. Choose it if that is the kind of shape or surface you enjoy.
For a first pair, start with a size you can handle comfortably and a surface you enjoy touching. Compare the gallery and listed dimensions to find the fit you prefer.
About the Variety
Meet Yearning Love ( Xiang Si ).
The characteristic details here are evenly spaced ripple texture and balanced seams and base. They give this particular pair its shape and surface character.
This listing features the exact naturally hand-matched pair of traditional "Yearning Love" (Xiang Si) northern scholar walnuts shown in the photos.
Designated under Stock ID XS-SY1C2, this set measures 33.0mm across the primary horizontal edges and 32.0mm in belly depth. Sourced from mature northern groves, it features a balanced, compact shape suited for everyday handling and single-hand rotation (Shou Nian). This single-inventory pair is ready for immediate shipping.
- Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
- Variety Lineage: Yearning Love (Xiang Si)
- Format: Miniature Pocket Format (Shou Nian)
- Dimensions: 33.0mm (Width/Edge) x 32.0mm (Depth/Belly)
[The Story of the Xiang Si Lineage] The Xiang Si (Yearning Love) variety is a traditional lineage appreciated for its rounder profile, balanced symmetry, and compact size.
In traditional wood-bone culture, paired walnuts of this variety are often kept as symbols of steady companionship and focus. Sourced from northern growing regions, the shell structure develops solid density over time. With regular handling, the natural wood fibers gradually deepen in tone from a light tan to a rich reddish-brown.
[Product Characteristics of XS-SY1C2]
- Compact 33x32mm Profile: Measures 33.0mm across the primary edges and 32.0mm across the bellies. The near-equal proportions make it easy to hold, carry, and rotate comfortably in one hand without finger strain.
- Evenly Spaced Ripple Texture: The outer shell features a consistent network of vertical ridges and gentle surface folds. The pattern provides practical grip during use while offering gentle tactile feedback.
- Balanced Seams and Base: The vertical centerline seams run straight down both sides, dividing the shell evenly. Both pieces sit flat and stable on level surfaces.
- Solid Wood Density: Formed with thick internal shell walls, the pair has a reassuring, solid weight in hand and produces a clear, clean click when rotated together.
[Maintenance Advice] To support an even color transition, keep this pair in a sealed bag between handling sessions during the first month. Handling directly with bare hands allows the wood to naturally absorb skin lipids and develop a smooth, aged patina over time.
[Specifications]
- Variety: Yearning Love (Xiang Si)
- Stock ID: XS-SY1C2
- Dimensions: 33.0mm (Width/Edge) x 32.0mm (Depth/Belly)
- Texture: Vertical ripples, shallow valleys, low-profile crown, rounded bellies, flat base.
- Best For: Everyday pocket carry, single-hand finger twirling, and collectors looking for a clean, compact 33mm pair.
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I am very happy with all my purchases and the attention given to each one. This is an outstanding company
Incredible service, I ordered a pair that sadly could not be shipped on account of a website error. Normally that would be a red flag; in this case however, an agent reached out to me immediately, allowed me to pick out an even higher quality pair and included some very thoughtful gifts. I’m extremely satisfied with my purchase and what started out as a mistake will have me returning here first whenever I want to expand my collection.
Class acts!
I ordered my Wenwans about 13 days ago. After contacting this company about a shipping issue they were able to solve it immediately as well as to rush the order. Literally just got mine today and they are absolutely gorgeous and very large! My Pair# is DGM-901. These are my very first high grades ones. Bought some crappy amazon ones for like 6 bucks to practice. I cannot wait to start my journey with these. I highly recommend this company for their outstanding customer service and quality control!
Thank you!
This company is Stellar. I’ve enjoyed the products I’ve Boughten for myself and gifts Ives given.
Love that you have miniature walnuts for those of us who have small hands.
These guys a great. Walnuts are high quality, and what you see is what you get, no random pairs that you may not like.
I've got 5 pairs off of them so far, and none have any flaws: no yellowing, pin holes, worm marks or cracks.
I'm not an expert, but I can't detect any dyes or processing on the nuts I have received.
They get back to you quickly if you have questions or issues.
Shipping is a couple weeks to canada since its off shore orgin. No big deal.
I do wish they would post the weights of the pairs as well in the listings, but this is minor.
I consider Zenwalnut to be the best north american walnut vendor hands down.
The box it came with is great and well made. The walnuts are out of this world. I don’t know how you find a three ridge mutation (Spartan motif) with such a good pairing. Even the basins complement each other, one elavated and the other depressed so they fit together. I highly recommend this seller if you want a reliable place where you can find rare, high quality walnuts. What you see in the pictures and videos is what you get. These are my second pair from zenwalnuts and I love both of them, thank you
The first pair I bought was a pair of minis, Packaging was amazing! Display case, and brushes were all under $100. I've been using them for just over a week. Excellent quality, I have dropped them once on accident of course over concrete while outside on the patio. I was quite concerned, I gave them a look over and no cracks, chips, or scratches were found. I am now looking into higher valued pairs. I will be buying other pairs for birthday gifts and collections. I posted them on FB and will continue to keep updates of the transformation every so often.