{"product_id":"da-guan-mao-grand-official-hat-broad-edge-pair-49x39mm-dgm-903","title":"The \"Grand Official's Hat\" (Da Guan Mao) Collector-Scale Broad Edge Pair | 49.0mm x 39.0mm | DGM-903","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis listing features the exact pair of walnuts shown in the photos. Stock ID DGM-903 is a naturally hand-matched, collector-grade pair of traditional \"Da Guan Mao\" (Grand Official's Hat Lion Head) walnuts. Measuring a commanding 49mm across the primary edge and 39mm in depth, this pair presents an elite, wide-flared horizontal profile designed for a substantial, palm-filling experience. Ready for immediate shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStock:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/b\u003e Grand Official's Hat Lion Head (Da Guan Mao)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 49.0mm (Width\/Edge) x 39.0mm (Depth\/Belly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e[About the Da Guan Mao Variety]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe Da Guan Mao variety, translated as the \"Grand Official's Hat,\" is a highly distinguished lineage within the traditional Lion Head family, named for its architectural resemblance to the broad-brimmed headwear worn by historic court officials. This variety is celebrated for its dramatic wing-like horizontal edges, drastically dropped shoulders, and a cleanly scalloped, concave base. Known for its expansive, low-slung surface area, it provides an exceptionally comfortable, broad rolling path that makes it highly prized among seasoned collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e[Product Characteristics of DGM-903]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Commanding 49mm Grand Scale:\u003c\/b\u003e Measuring a massive 49.0mm across the primary edges paired with a 39.0mm depth. Reaching a true 49mm profile creates a stunning horizontal presence that fully occupies the hand. This broad-edge anatomy provides maximum kinetic leverage, allowing the grand frames to spin with stable, slow-rolling authority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlared Wing Architecture \u0026amp; Dropped Shoulders:\u003c\/b\u003e True to its name, this pair exhibits sharply defined, thin but strong side edges that flare outward gracefully before sloping down into dropped shoulders. The bases are neatly sculpted and flat-centered, allowing the walnuts to maintain an upright, self-standing posture on flat surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFluid, Open-Channel Topography:\u003c\/b\u003e The surface pattern consists of thick, undulating vertical ridges and wide, sweeping valleys. This open-channel matrix avoids cluttered clusters or sharp points, ensuring excellent non-slip friction that remains highly comfortable against the skin during extended rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eResonant Iron-Bone Acoustics:\u003c\/b\u003e Grown to full maturity with substantial shell wall thickness, this pair carries great structural mass relative to its large footprint. When manipulated, the dense wood-bone material produces a clear, resonant ceramic ring rather than a hollow wood sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e[Maintenance \u0026amp; Aging Advice]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eBecause the \"Da Guan Mao\" lineage features highly responsive shell material and broad, deep side channels, it is recommended to keep this pair in a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"148\"\u003esealed bag\u003c\/b\u003e when resting between handling sessions for the first month. This practice safely traps natural skin oils to guide an even, blotch-free oxidation process across the entire expanded surface area. Handling them directly with bare hands—completely avoiding the use of gloves—is the established method to naturally develop a deep, translucent crimson patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e[Specifications]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/b\u003e Grand Official's Hat Lion Head (Da Guan Mao)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStock ID:\u003c\/b\u003e DGM-903\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 49.0mm (Width\/Edge) x 39.0mm (Depth\/Belly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003e Wide-flared, flowing vertical ridges structured around a massive, low-slung, court-hat silhouette with a stable broad base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"19,4,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBest For:\u003c\/b\u003e Collectors looking for an elite 49mm large-scale pair that showcases dramatic horizontal sweep, premium bone density, and a comfortable, ergonomic grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ThePatinaProject","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49564459991279,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/8741\/8095\/files\/1_99be7a57-9e09-4c34-9666-bf2fd0934b90.jpg?v=1779173709","url":"https:\/\/zenwalnut.com\/products\/da-guan-mao-grand-official-hat-broad-edge-pair-49x39mm-dgm-903","provider":"ThePatinaProject","version":"1.0","type":"link"}