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"Official Hat" Guanmao Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 46.0mm x 38.0mm | GM-1106
"Official Hat" Guanmao Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 46.0mm x 38.0mm | GM-1106
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This single-inventory listing features the exact pair of Wenwan walnuts shown in the product gallery. Carrying the stock ID GM-1106, this set belongs to the traditional "Official Hat" (Guanmao) variety. The pieces measure 46.0mm in width and 38.0mm in height. They showcase a classically broad, high-shouldered architecture with a dramatically flared base edge and an intricate, deeply pocketed network of surface wrinkles. The pair has been fully cured, cleaned, and brushed for international shipping.
- Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Unique Inventory)
- Variety: Guanmao / Official Hat
- Dimensions: 46.0mm (Width) x 38.0mm (Height)
- Grade: A Tier Selection
[About the "Guanmao" Variety] The Guanmao variety is an iconic, centuries-old lineage within the Wenwan walnut hobby. It is celebrated for its distinctive, wide-slung shape that mirrors the traditional brimmed hats worn by historical Chinese court officials. This structural mutation pushes the wood mass outward along the lower equator line, creating large, sloping side walls and a highly compressed vertical height. This expansive footprint offers substantial physical presence and excellent leverage across the palm, making it highly effective for deep sensory stimulation and rhythmic bare-hand rotation.
[Characteristics of GM-1106]
- 46mm Broad Grand Posture: Measuring an impressive 46.0mm in width and a compressed 38.0mm in height, this pair carries an expansive, commanding presence in the hand that is perfect for collectors who favor a wide grip foundation.
- Proportional Shape Match: The two independent walnuts are beautifully paired with matching sweeping side brims, symmetrical side walls, and corresponding base gates, ensuring a balanced look and feel.
- Symmetrical Design View: The top-down perspective highlights the highly consistent edge thickness, a cleanly aligned top crown apex, and a balanced flow of deep surface pathways running across both shells.
- High-Density Wild Timber: Hard-grown from wild mountain orchards, the thick rinds possess exceptional bone density, generating a clear, solid acoustic resonance during manual rotation.
[Basic Care & Aging Info] This collectible variety is grown strictly for hand-play (pan) and is completely distinct from common edible food variants. Through consistent contact with clean, bare hands, the wood grain slowly absorbs natural skin oils. Over time, this natural interaction will cause the initial ginger-caramel coloration to steadily darken into a deep, glossy red-brown patina. To keep the deep, pocketed wrinkles pristine and prevent dust accumulation, it is recommended to brush the valleys thoroughly with a standard bristle brush after each use.
[Specifications]
- Variety: Guanmao (Official Hat)
- Stock ID: GM-1106
- Dimensions: 46.0mm (Width) x 38.0mm (Height)
- Base Features: Broad, flared lower gates with high-sloping side shoulders and a prominent top apex.
- Texture: Deeply chiseled hive wrinkles, pronounced vertical channels, and a rugged, multi-layered surface grid.
- Best For: Advanced collectors and hobbyists looking for a wide-profile, highly compressed pair with signature court-hat framing for daily rotation and natural patina development.