{"product_id":"hundred-beasts-tian-can-jiao-wenwan-walnut-pair-bstc-c1d7e","title":"“Hundred Beasts” Tian Can Jiao Wenwan Walnut Pair | Wild Sculptural Form | 39.0mm × 43.0mm | BSTC-C1D7E","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis single-inventory listing features the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexact pair of Wenwan walnuts shown in the product gallery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock ID \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBSTC-C1D7E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39.0mm × 43.0mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and belongs to the highly unconventional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTian Can Jiao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e form. This pair is especially distinctive for its broad, twisted structure, heavily layered ridges, and irregular natural silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Hundred Beasts”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes from the visual character of the surface. From different angles, the overlapping folds, cavities, and raised sections create constantly changing, almost creature-like forms. Rather than presenting a conventional upright walnut profile, this pair feels more like a pair of naturally formed miniature sculptures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth walnuts share the same broad architecture and highly expressive texture while retaining the individual asymmetry that gives this type of pair its character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock ID:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BSTC-C1D7E\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hundred Beasts Tian Can Jiao\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 39.0mm × 43.0mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInventory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 of 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Broad, irregular, sculptural profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep overlapping folds and open cavities\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilhouette:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strongly unconventional and naturally asymmetric\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coordinated in scale, structure, and overall visual character\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pre-cleaned \/ base-prepped\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExact Pair:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You will receive the exact two walnuts photographed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story of the Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTian Can Jiao walnuts are collected for forms that sit far outside the conventional standards of symmetry and upright proportions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair pushes that character even further.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts surfaces twist and fold into one another, producing deep valleys, raised ridges, and unusually open structures. Depending on the viewing angle, different shapes seem to emerge from the shell—giving rise to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Hundred Beasts”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e nickname.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appeal here is not perfect uniformity. It is the opposite: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural irregularity, movement, and individuality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43mm in its larger dimension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the pair has enough physical presence for these unusual structural details to remain visually prominent both in hand and on display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly Sculptural Structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge folds and irregular ridges create a three-dimensional form that changes noticeably with viewing angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep Natural Cavities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface contains pronounced recessed areas that add considerable depth and shadow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad, Unconventional Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe body spreads outward rather than following the typical upright Wenwan silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpressive Natural Asymmetry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach walnut has its own individual architecture while maintaining a convincing overall pairing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong Display Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unusual form makes this pair especially suited to collectors who prefer distinctive specimens over conventional shapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the walnuts dry and avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a clean Wenwan brush regularly, paying particular attention to the deeper cavities and overlapping folds where dust can collect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid soaking, chemical cleaners, and excessive oiling. Natural handling and regular brushing will gradually highlight the raised areas and deepen the contrast within the texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ZenWalnut\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wenwan Scholar Walnut Pair\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hundred Beasts Tian Can Jiao\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock ID:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BSTC-C1D7E\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 39.0mm × 43.0mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One matched pair\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pre-cleaned \/ base-prepped\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInventory Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single unique inventory\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exact two walnuts photographed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ThePatinaProject","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51017603154159,"sku":null,"price":228.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/8741\/8095\/files\/hundred-beasts-tian-can-jiao-wenwan-walnut-pair-wild-sculptural-form-390mm-430mm-bstc-c1d7e-2440916.jpg?v=1791816933","url":"https:\/\/zenwalnut.com\/products\/hundred-beasts-tian-can-jiao-wenwan-walnut-pair-bstc-c1d7e","provider":"ThePatinaProject","version":"1.0","type":"link"}