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The "Nan Jiang Shi" Lion Head Pair | 43.0mm x 42.0mm | NJS-501

Name: The "Nan Jiang Shi" Lion Head Pair | 43.0mm x 42.0mm | NJS-501
Brand: ThePatinaProject
Price: 78.00 USD
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💎 The "Exact Pair" Guarantee You are looking at the exact pair you will receive. We ensure that the dense, rock-hard "Lion Head" silhouette and the intricate, deep-pitted texture of Stock ID: NJS-501 are captured accurately in these photos.

Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
Status: Available immediately
Variety: Nan Jiang Shi
Dimensions: 43.0mm (Width) x 42.0mm (Height)

[The Lore: The Unyielding Character of "Nan Jiang Shi"]

The Nan Jiang Shi is widely considered the ultimate test of a Wenwan collector's patience and dedication. Named for its "stone-like" density, this variety is notoriously tough and slow to change color. However, for those willing to put in the time and daily effort, the NJS rewards the user by transforming into a breathtaking, glass-like ruby artifact that outshines nearly all other varieties.

Playing with a pair of NJS is a substantial and grounding experience. The highly detailed, rugged ridges provide a high-friction, rigorous massage to the hands, making it exceptionally effective for stimulating acupoints and relieving deep palm tension.

[Why the NJS-501 is a Premium Pick]

Impressive Large Proportions: Measuring up to 43.0mm in width and 42.0mm in height, finding a genuine Nan Jiang Shi of this caliber and size is a rarity. This large girth provides a full, dominant presence in the hand, perfect for users seeking a substantial weight and volume.
Classic "Cabbage-Heart" Texture: The surface of NJS-501 features the highly sought-after, densely packed, and deeply folded ridges (often compared to the folds of a cabbage or brain coral). This intricate topography requires dedicated brushing but offers an unmatched level of tactile complexity.
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: Meticulously matched for mirrored silhouettes, consistent shoulder height, and the iconic tight, deep navels characteristic of elite NJS pairs, ensuring a balanced and rhythmic roll.

[Specifications]

Variety: Nan Jiang Shi Lion Head
Stock ID: NJS-501
Dimensions: 42.0mm (Height) x 43.0mm (Width)
Texture: Dense, deeply folded "knotty" ridges with a classic stout Lion Head profile.
Best For: Advanced collectors who want a large, heavy pair and are ready for the rewarding challenge of developing a slow, flawless glass-like patina.

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

You are easy to work with and are great communication.

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.

Great work! Keep it up

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

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.

Good

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.

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The "Nan Jiang Shi" Lion Head Pair | 43.0mm x 42.0mm | NJS-501