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Pumpkin Mound Wenwan Walnut Pair — 38.0mm x 44.0mm | Boutique Grade | NGD-1505C
Pumpkin Mound Wenwan Walnut Pair — 38.0mm x 44.0mm | Boutique Grade | NGD-1505C
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A well-matched Pumpkin Mound Wenwan walnut pair with rounded bodies, a high central ridge, and the broad, settled profile that gives this variety its name. Measuring 38.0mm x 44.0mm, the pair has a full, substantial presence with a compact, grounded stance.
The shells show a warm, even tone and a pleasing balance between smoother raised sections and deeper recessed texture. The pronounced center line and rounded side walls create a silhouette reminiscent of a small pumpkin, while the dense natural surface texture gives the pair depth and character.
Selected for the ZenWalnut Boutique collection, this pair stands out for its recognizable form, balanced matching, solid size, and overall visual harmony.
This is a one-of-one listing. The pair shown in the photographs is the pair you will receive.
Key Details
- Stock ID: NGD-1505C
- Variety: Pumpkin Mound
- Grade: Boutique Grade
- Dimensions: 38.0mm x 44.0mm
- Quantity: One matched pair
- Preparation: Professionally pre-cleaned and base-brushed
- Availability: One pair only
The Story of the Form
Pumpkin Mound walnuts are appreciated for their rounded bodies, pronounced central ridge, and broad, grounded structure.
This pair shows those characteristics clearly. Each walnut rises from a solid base into a strong central spine, with rounded side sections that give the shells a compact yet full-bodied appearance. The surface texture is layered and natural, with valleys and folds that add depth without overwhelming the overall shape.
The matching is one of the strengths of this pair. Both walnuts share similar height, width, body fullness, central ridge development, shell tone, and overall stance, while still preserving the subtle individuality that naturally grown shells should have.
Product Characteristics
- Classic Pumpkin Mound profile: Rounded bodies with a pronounced central ridge and broad overall stance.
- Substantial proportions: At 38.0mm x 44.0mm, the pair has a full, solid presence in hand.
- Balanced natural texture: Raised shell sections contrast nicely with recessed grooves and valleys.
- Strong central structure: The defined center line gives both walnuts a composed, architectural appearance.
- Well-matched pair: Both walnuts show closely coordinated dimensions, body volume, ridge placement, and shell tone.
- Boutique selection: Chosen for its balance of form, matching quality, condition, and collector appeal.
Care
These walnuts have already been pre-cleaned and base-brushed. During the first month, store them in a sealed bag when they are not being handled, allowing them to acclimatize gradually to your environment.
Handle them with clean, dry, bare hands and brush the grooves gently with a clean, dry walnut brush. Pay special attention to the deeper recessed areas along the central ridge and lower grooves, where dust can naturally collect.
Keep them away from water, oil, direct heat, and prolonged sunlight.
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I am very happy with all my purchases and the attention given to each one. This is an outstanding company
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.