• The "Large Official's Hat" (Da Guan Mao) Pair | 45.0mm x 40.0mm | DGMAZ-301 - ThePatinaProject
  • The "Large Official's Hat" (Da Guan Mao) Pair | 45.0mm x 40.0mm | DGMAZ-301 - ThePatinaProject
  • The "Large Official's Hat" (Da Guan Mao) Pair | 45.0mm x 40.0mm | DGMAZ-301 - ThePatinaProject
  • The "Large Official's Hat" (Da Guan Mao) Pair | 45.0mm x 40.0mm | DGMAZ-301 - ThePatinaProject
  • The "Large Official's Hat" (Da Guan Mao) Pair | 45.0mm x 40.0mm | DGMAZ-301 - ThePatinaProject
  • The "Large Official's Hat" (Da Guan Mao) Pair | 45.0mm x 40.0mm | DGMAZ-301 - ThePatinaProject
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The "Large Official's Hat" (Da Guan Mao) Pair | 45.0mm x 40.0mm | DGMAZ-301

The "Large Official's Hat" (Da Guan Mao) Pair | 45.0mm x 40.0mm | DGMAZ-301

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💎 The "Exact Pair" Guarantee You are looking at the exact pair you will receive. We ensure that the massive squat silhouette, the sweeping winged edges, and the commanding presence of Stock ID: DGMAZ-301 are captured accurately in these photos.

  • Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
  • Status: Available immediately
  • Variety: Large Official's Hat (Da Guan Mao)
  • Dimensions: 45.0mm (Width) x 40.0mm (Height)

[The Lore: The Prestige of the "Official's Hat"]

In the Wenwan community, the "Guan Mao" is a highly prestigious and historically significant variety. The name literally translates to "Official's Hat." It earns this title from its remarkably wide, sweeping edges that beautifully mimic the winged headwear worn by high-ranking scholars and court officials during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Because of this resemblance, the Guan Mao is a powerful cultural symbol of career advancement, rising status, and great success. Playing with a pair of Da Guan Mao (Large Official's Hat) provides an incredibly wide, expansive rotation in the palm. The sweeping "winged" edges act as perfect natural leverage points for the fingers, delivering a smooth, rolling deep-tissue massage that feels substantial and deeply rhythmic.

[Why the DGMAZ-301 is a Premium Pick]

  • Massive 45mm "Squat" (Ai Zhuang) Ratio: Measuring a breathtaking 45.0mm in width and compressed down to a 40.0mm height, this pair hits an extreme and highly coveted "Aizhuang" (squat) proportion. In the walnut world, reaching the 45mm threshold makes these absolute giants. The massive girth provides a heavy, dominant presence in the palm, while the squatted height ensures they remain incredibly nimble during rotation and never feel top-heavy.
  • The "Winged" Silhouette: True to the highest standards of the Da Guan Mao variety, this pair features beautifully expansive, sweeping side edges. This broad architecture allows the walnuts to glide effortlessly past one another during play.
  • Deep & Expansive Relief: The surface of DGMAZ-301 is packed with deep, meandering valleys and thick, bold ridges. This rugged topography provides exceptional grip for a 45mm walnut and delivers a highly satisfying, comfortable massage to the hand's acupoints.
  • Masterful Symmetry & Timber: Meticulously matched for mirrored winged silhouettes, matching broad shoulders, and consistent bases. Hand-selected for its massive weight and mature shell, this pair boasts superior bone density, producing a heavy, resonant "clink" and guaranteeing a breathtaking, highly translucent dark-red patina.

[Specifications]

  • Variety: Large Official's Hat (Da Guan Mao)
  • Stock ID: DGMAZ-301
  • Dimensions: 40.0mm (Height) x 45.0mm (Width)
  • Texture: Deep, bold ridges with expansive, sweeping "winged" edges and a massive squat profile.
  • Best For: Collectors seeking a massive, palm-filling 45mm giant pair that offers an incredibly smooth, wide-rolling rotation alongside the auspicious symbolism of career success and high status.
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Kevers Moore

Amazing company! Everyone should buy their nuts from Zenwalnuts.com

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Anonymous

You are easy to work with and are great communication.

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Olivia

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!

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Michael Gleesing

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!

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Robin

This company is Stellar. I’ve enjoyed the products I’ve Boughten for myself and gifts Ives given.

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Lori Coulson

Love that you have miniature walnuts for those of us who have small hands.

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Anonymous

Great work! Keep it up

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Chadwick Johnston

Really like your site. Love being able to choose the exact walnuts that I'm ordering.

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Chadwick Johnston

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.

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DAN CHONG

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Anthony

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

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Justin Lehner

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.