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"Wheat Ear Tiger Head" Maisui Hutou Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 41.0mm x 39.0mm | MSHT-1104

"Wheat Ear Tiger Head" Maisui Hutou Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 41.0mm x 39.0mm | MSHT-1104

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This single-inventory listing features the exact pair of Wenwan walnuts shown in the product gallery. Carrying the stock ID MSHT-1104, this set belongs to the traditional "Wheat Ear Tiger Head" (Maisui Hutou) variety. The pieces measure 41.0mm in width and 39.0mm in height. They showcase a beautifully compressed, wide-slung silhouette paired with a dense, vertically running texture matrix that resembles grain patterns. The pair has been fully cured, cleaned, and brushed for international shipping.

  • Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Unique Inventory)
  • Variety: Maisui Hutou / Wheat Ear Tiger Head
  • Dimensions: 41.0mm (Width) x 39.0mm (Height)
  • Grade: A Tier Selection

[About the "Maisui Hutou" Variety] The Wheat Ear Tiger Head variety is a highly celebrated classic lineage within the Wenwan walnut hobby. It is uniquely recognizable by its intricate surface texture, where dense, finely chiseled micro-wrinkles drop vertically down the shell faces like rows of mature wheat ears (Maisui). This texture is structurally overlaid onto the powerful, broad-shouldered frame of the traditional Tiger Head (Hutou) variety. Pushing its wood mass horizontally along the lower equator line gives it a low center of gravity and a stable footprint. This low-profile design minimizes turning resistance, offering excellent leverage and an incredibly rich tactile response during palm rotation.

[Characteristics of MSHT-1104]

  • 41mm Compressed Stance: Measuring 41.0mm in width and a stout 39.0mm in height, this pair presents an agile, full-bodied posture that sits comfortably and securely across the palm.
  • Proportional Shape Match: The two independent walnuts show excellent morphological pairing, mirroring each other with broad base foundations, clean outer contours, and matching shoulder curves.
  • Symmetrical Alignment: The top-down and profile perspectives highlight highly consistent ridge paths, uniform outer rind thickness, and perfectly centered top apex points across both pieces.
  • High-Density Wild Timber: Hard-grown from wild mountain trees, the thick rinds possess exceptional organic bone density, generating a clear, solid acoustic ring when handled.

[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 handling with clean, bare hands, the dense wood grain steadily absorbs natural skin oils. Over time, this natural interaction will cause the initial ginger-tan coloration to gradually darken into a deep, glossy red-brown patina. Because the wheat-ear micro-wrinkles are exceptionally dense and tightly woven, it is highly recommended to brush the crevices thoroughly with a standard bristle brush after each use to keep the valleys immaculate.

[Specifications]

  • Variety: Maisui Hutou (Wheat Ear Tiger Head)
  • Stock ID: MSHT-1104
  • Dimensions: 41.0mm (Width) x 39.0mm (Height)
  • Base Features: Wide foundation gate with dropped, structured shoulders and an aligned top crown apex.
  • Texture: Vertical wheat-ear grain wrinkles, fine vertical channels, and a tightly clustered surface grid.
  • Best For: Hobbyists and collectors seeking a wide-profile, highly textured pair with classic tiger-head framing for daily rotation and premium patina development.
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