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"Stone Doorpost Raw Timber" Mendun Baicha Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 39.0mm x 40.0mm | MD-1402
"Stone Doorpost Raw Timber" Mendun Baicha Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 39.0mm x 40.0mm | MD-1402
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This single-inventory listing features the exact pair of Wenwan walnuts shown in the product gallery. Carrying the stock ID MD-1402, this set belongs to the traditional "Stone Doorpost Raw Timber" (Mendun Baicha) variety. The pieces measure 39.0mm in width and 40.0mm in height. They showcase a classically robust, squat architecture with a broad horizontal footprint and a highly dense, deeply pocketed layout of surface wrinkles. The pair has been fully cured, cleaned, and brushed for international shipping.
- Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Unique Inventory)
- Variety: Mendun Baicha / Stone Doorpost Raw Timber
- Dimensions: 39.0mm (Width) x 40.0mm (Height)
- Grade: A Tier Selection
[About the "Mendun" Variety] The Mendun variety is a highly recognized and classic lineage within the Wenwan walnut hobby. It is named after traditional Chinese stone doorposts due to its naturally flat-based, square, and solid frame architecture. This mutation distributes the organic wood mass heavily along the lower equator line, minimizing empty chamber space inside the shell and giving the pair a substantial, reassuring weight in the hand. The slightly low-profile stance and robust build offer excellent handling leverage, making it highly functional for comfortable single-handed rotation, palm coordination, and daily sensory meditation.
[Characteristics of MD-1402]
- 39mm Balanced Stance: Measuring 39.0mm in width and 40.0mm in height, this pair presents a reliable, stout profile. The broad foundation fits securely in the hand and offers a highly tactile grip.
- Proportional Shape Match: The two independent walnuts are beautifully paired, displaying closely matched outer contours, consistent side shoulder curves, and uniform flat base gates.
- Symmetrical Design View: From the top-down and profile angles, the set exhibits highly balanced side ridge paths, consistent outer rind thickness, and cleanly aligned apex points.
- Solid Wood Resonance: Hard-grown from wild old-growth mountain timber, the extra-thick rinds possess exceptional bone density, generating a clear, solid acoustic ring during manual rotation.
[Basic Care & Aging Info] This collectible variety is grown strictly for hand-play (pan) and is completely distinct from common edible fruit variants. Through regular contact with clean, bare hands, the wood grain steadily absorbs natural skin oils. Over time, this natural interaction will cause the initial ginger-tan coloration to transform into a deep, glossy red-brown patina. To keep the deep, hive-like texture pristine and prevent dust accumulation, it is recommended to brush the crevices thoroughly with a standard bristle brush after each handling session.
[Specifications]
- Variety: Mendun Baicha (Stone Doorpost Raw Timber)
- Stock ID: MD-1402
- Dimensions: 39.0mm (Width) x 40.0mm (Height)
- Base Features: Broad, flat foundation gate with structured shoulders and an aligned top apex.
- Texture: Interconnected hive-like pockets, deeply set vertical channels, and a well-defined surface grid.
- Best For: Hobbyists and collectors seeking a balanced, wide-profile pair with traditional stone-doorpost features for daily use and natural patina development.