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The "Nan Jiang Shi" Lion Head Pair | 41.0mm x 39.0mm | NJS-502
The "Nan Jiang Shi" Lion Head Pair | 41.0mm x 39.0mm | NJS-502
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💎 The "Exact Pair" Guarantee You are looking at the exact pair you will receive. We ensure that the rock-hard "Lion Head" silhouette, the classic cross-shaped tips, and the deeply folded texture of Stock ID: NJS-502 are captured accurately in these photos.
- Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
- Status: Available immediately
- Tier: Collector Grade
[The Lore: The Ultimate Test of Patience]
In the Wenwan community, the Nan Jiang Shi is revered as the ultimate "hardcore" collector's variety. Named for its extreme, stone-like density, this variety is famously stubborn and slow to change color. However, it is highly prized precisely for this challenge: those willing to dedicate the time to daily brushing and rotating are rewarded with a breathtaking, flawless "glass-like" ruby patina that outshines nearly all other walnuts.
Playing with a pair of Nan Jiang Shi is a weighty and grounding experience. The highly detailed, rugged ridges provide a high-friction, rigorous massage to the hands, making it an exceptional tool for stimulating acupoints and building focus.
[Why the NJS-502 is a Premium Pick]
- Classic "Slightly Squat" Proportions: Measuring 41.0mm in width and 39.0mm in height, this pair boasts a highly desirable, slightly squat (Aizhuang) build. The substantial 41mm girth provides a dominant, full-bodied presence in the hand, while the 39mm height ensures a seamless and comfortable rotation.
- Iconic "Cabbage-Heart" Texture: The surface features the highly sought-after, densely packed, and deeply folded ridges characteristic of top-tier NJS. It also showcases the classic "cross-shaped" tips and tight, deeply recessed navels at the base.
- Extreme Bone Density: True to its "stone" namesake, this pair was hand-selected for its massive weight and high mineral content. Striking these walnuts together produces a sharp, clear, porcelain-like "clink."
- Expert Symmetrical Matching: NJS walnuts are notoriously difficult to pair due to their wild growth patterns. This set has been meticulously matched for mirrored silhouettes, consistent shoulder slopes, and matching bases to ensure a perfectly balanced rhythm during your daily practice.
[Specifications]
- Variety: Nan Jiang Shi Lion Head
- Stock ID: NJS-502
- Dimensions: 39.0mm (Height) x 41.0mm (Width)
- Texture: Dense, deeply folded "knotty" ridges with a classic stout Lion Head profile and cross-shaped tips.
- Best For: Advanced collectors seeking a heavy, substantial pair and who are ready for the rewarding challenge of developing a slow, flawless glass-like patina.
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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!
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!
This company is Stellar. I’ve enjoyed the products I’ve Boughten for myself and gifts Ives given.
Love that you have miniature walnuts for those of us who have small hands.
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.
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
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.