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"Crystal Frog" Shuijingwa Wenwan Walnuts (Pair) | 36.0mm x 38.0mm | Stock ID: W-1401
"Crystal Frog" Shuijingwa Wenwan Walnuts (Pair) | 36.0mm x 38.0mm | Stock ID: W-1401
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This single-inventory listing features the exact pair of Wenwan walnuts shown in the product gallery. Carrying the unique stock ID W-1401, this premium collector's set belongs to the rare and highly sought-after "Crystal Frog" (Shuijingwa) lineage. It is a prized cultivar within the traditional hobby, celebrated for its distinctly rounded, squatted frame and smooth, plump nodular contours that beautifully mirror the organic form of a resting frog.
Measuring an agile 36.0mm in width and a compressed 38.0mm in height, this pair highlights an exceptional low vertical profile. They feature dramatic dropped shoulders, an expansive horizontal equator line, and an intricately layered network of smooth, rolling textures. The pair has been fully cured, meticulously cleaned, and precision-brushed, making it entirely ready for immediate international shipping.
- Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Unique Inventory)
- Variety: Shuijingwa (Crystal Frog)
- Dimensions: 36.0mm (Width) x 38.0mm (Height)
- Grade: A-Tier Premium Selection
About the Crystal Frog Variety
Highly celebrated among advanced hobbyists, the Crystal Frog lineage is revered for its unique, fluid structural traits and outstanding handling dynamics.
- The Compact, Squatted Silhouette: This variety naturally restricts excess vertical growth, packing its old-growth wood mass horizontally along a robust equator line. This creates a remarkably low center of gravity and a wide, stable, beautifully squatted frame that rests deeply and securely in the hand.
- Plump, Rolling Textures: True to its name, the face of each shell features a rich network of prominent, smooth nodular protrusions and rolling wrinkles. This specialized layout provides substantial physical presence, superb turning leverage, and crisp tactile feedback across the palm during single-handed rotation and daily sensory meditation.
Key Characteristics of W-1401
- 36mm Agile Compact Frame: Measuring 36.0mm in width and a squatted 38.0mm in height, this pair presents a highly nimble, compact stance that rests comfortably in the hand or pocket for active daily play (pan).
- Phenomenal Morphological Matching: Both independent walnuts show outstanding pairing harmony. They mirror each other beautifully with uniform outer side profiles, matching dropped shoulder curves, and closely coordinated ridge tracks.
- Symmetrical Grid Alignment: From both top-down and baseline perspectives, the set highlights highly consistent central main ridge paths, uniform rind thickness, and beautifully aligned center pathways running across both rinds.
- High Bone Density Wild Timber: Hard-grown in remote wild mountain orchards, the extra-thick shells possess exceptional organic density. When rolled against one another in the palm, they generate a clear, solid, porcelain-like acoustic ring.
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 causes the initial ginger-caramel wood tones to gradually transform into a deep, glossy, translucent red-brown patina. Because the signature texture paths and deep rolling channels are exceptionally complex, it is highly recommended to brush the crevices thoroughly with a standard bristle brush after each handling session to keep the valleys immaculate and achieve an even, radiant luster.
Specifications
- Variety: Shuijingwa (Crystal Frog)
- Stock ID: W-1401
- Dimensions: 36.0mm (Width) x 38.0mm (Height)
- Base Features: Wide, flat base foundation gate with heavy dropped shoulders and a cleanly centered top apex.
- Texture: Smooth nodular protrusions, rolling wrinkle paths, and crisp surface details.
- Best For: Collectors and hobbyists looking for a rare structural mutation in an agile, highly compressed small-stature pair for comfortable daily rotation and premium patina development.