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"Concealed Apex White Lion Head" Menjian Bai Shishi Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 35.0mm x 34.0mm | MJBSZ-1101
"Concealed Apex White Lion Head" Menjian Bai Shishi Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 35.0mm x 34.0mm | MJBSZ-1101
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This single-inventory listing features the exact pair of Wenwan walnuts shown in the product gallery. Carrying the stock ID MJBSZ-1101, this fine collector's set belongs to the highly sought-after "Concealed Apex White Lion Head" (Menjian Bai Shishi) lineage, specialized as an agile handheld size (shounian). The pieces measure 35.0mm in width and a beautifully compressed 34.0mm in height. They showcase an exceptional, ultra-low vertical profile with significantly dropped shoulders, a flat foundation base, and a deeply layered honeycomb texture matrix. The pair has been fully cured, cleaned, and brushed for international shipping.
- Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Unique Inventory)
- Variety: Menjian Bai Shishi / Concealed Apex White Lion Head
- Dimensions: 35.0mm (Width) x 34.0mm (Height)
- Grade: A Tier Premium Selection
[About the "Menjian Bai Shishi" Variety] The Menjian White Lion Head variety is one of the most celebrated and specialized natural mutations within the classic Lion Head family. It is highly prized for its unique "Menjian" (concealed or recessed apex) mutation, which drastically restricts vertical growth, causing the top point to sit flush or inset within the upper rinds. This structural shift concentrates its high-density wood mass horizontally, flattening the frame and dropping the shoulders down toward the equator line to minimize empty internal space. This compressed architecture lowers rolling resistance across the fingers, offering exceptional physical substance, superb turning leverage, and fluid continuity for single-handed palm rotation and daily sensory meditation.
[Characteristics of MJBSZ-1101]
- 35mm Agile Handheld Frame: Measuring 35.0mm in width and a squatted 34.0mm in height, this pair presents a highly nimble, low-profile stance that rests comfortably and securely in the hand for active pocket play.
- Proportional Shape Match: The two independent walnuts show fantastic morphological pairing, mirroring each other with broad base foundations, uniform outer side skirts, and matching concealed crown curves.
- Symmetrical Grid Alignment: As highlighted in the top-down perspective, the set exhibits highly consistent central ridge paths, uniform outer rind thickness, and perfectly centered top points running across both shells.
- High Bone Density Timber: Hard-grown from wild mountain timber, the extra-thick rinds possess exceptional organic density, generating a clear, solid, porcelain-like acoustic ring during manual rotation.
[Basic Care & Aging Info] This collectible variety is grown strictly for hand-play (pan) and is completely distinct from common edible food variants. Through regular handling with clean, bare hands, the high-density wood grain steadily absorbs natural skin oils. Over time, this natural interaction will cause the initial ginger-caramel coloration to steadily transform into a deep, glossy, translucent red-brown patina. Because the signature texture paths are exceptionally deep and tightly woven, it is highly recommended to brush the crevices thoroughly with a standard bristle brush after each handling session to keep the valleys immaculate.
[Specifications]
- Variety: Menjian Bai Shishi (Concealed Apex White Lion Head)
- Stock ID: MJBSZ-1101
- Dimensions: 35.0mm (Width) x 34.0mm (Height)
- Base Features: Wide, flat foundation gate with drop shoulders and a cleanly centered, recessed crown.
- Texture: Interconnected hive-like wrinkles, dense vertical channels, and a well-distributed surface grid.
- Best For: Collectors and hobbyists looking for an agile, highly compressed small-stature pair with signature concealed-apex framing for comfortable daily rotation and premium patina development.