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The Royal "Grand Reunion" Datanyuan Lion Head Masterpiece | 38.0mm x 43.0mm | DTY-1101
The Royal "Grand Reunion" Datanyuan Lion Head Masterpiece | 38.0mm x 43.0mm | DTY-1101
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This premium single-inventory listing features the exact boutique collector-grade pair of Wenwan walnuts shown in the listing gallery. Stock ID DTY-1101 is an exceptionally rare, premium boutique pair of the highly celebrated "Grand Reunion" (Datanyuan) Lion Head variety. Exhibiting a beautifully streamlined 38.0mm width and a towering 43.0mm height, this set is distinguished by its grand high-pile silhouette, heavy bone structure, and an intensely packed network of knurled cloud rinds. The wild-grown set has been fully cured, meticulously brushed, and is ready for high-end international shipment.
- Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Unique Inventory)
- Variety: Datanyuan / Grand Reunion Lion Head
- Dimensions: 38.0mm (Width) x 43.0mm (Height / Belly Depth)
- Grade: Premium Boutique Class
[About the "Datanyuan" Variety] The Datanyuan variety, translating directly to the "Grand Reunion," is highly celebrated by advanced connoisseurs for its symbolic heritage, immense bone density, and commanding vertical profile. It inherits the traditional Lion Head family's thick timber rinds and deep structural depth, but stands apart with its exceptionally full, rounded contours that swell gracefully along the midsection before tapering into a sharp, prominent crown. Sourcing a wild pair that naturally balances this intense high-pile architecture within a tight, agile 38.0mm wide by 43.0mm high blueprint is an absolute marvel of natural selection.
This physical phenomenon eliminates internal air pockets, offering a remarkably solid, heavy presence in the hand. The elongated high-pile design stretches the mass along the vertical axis, filling the hand completely and providing incredible leverage during single-handed rotation. Its tightly packed cloud wrinkles and deep vertical channels maximize surface contact, delivering an elite grounding tactile experience during hand reflection and meditation.
[Characteristics of DTY-1101]
- Commanding 38mm x 43mm High-Pile Silhouette: Measuring 38.0mm wide by a substantial 43.0mm high, this pair adopts a rare, towering stance that stands out from standard low-slung shapes. This grand vertical profile sits beautifully inside the palm, allowing for exceptionally fluid, frictionless rotation.
- Flawless Side-by-Side Silhouette Symmetry: Finding two wild-form walnuts with such beautifully synchronized, high-pile rounded outlines is incredibly rare. Both pieces feature identical low-slung shoulders, deep central valley lines, and a perfectly level foundation gate layout that mirrors each other flawlessly from every angle.
- High Bone Density & Crisp Resonance: Sourced from old-growth wild mountain stock, these extra-thick rinds possess extraordinary structural hardness. Rotating this premium pair in your hand yields a sharp, heavy, stone-like ring that stands as definitive proof of top-tier fiber density.
[Expert Aging & Patina Tip] The Grand Reunion lineage is celebrated for its highly active wood grain, steadily absorbing natural skin oils to develop an intensely deep coloration. To protect the intricate, high-relief wrinkles and accelerate the natural color transformation, always clean the crevices with a professional brush after each session. When resting, immediately return the pair to a sealed bag. Sealing is the absolute best way to lock in natural oils, protect the wood from sudden temperature or humidity changes, and speed up the ultimate patina evolution. Always roll with completely clean, bare hands—entirely omitting gloves—to gradually mature the raw timber into a deep, radiant amber-red heirloom patina.
[Specifications]
- Variety: Premium Boutique Datanyuan (Grand Reunion) Lion Head
- Stock ID: DTY-1101
- Dimensions: 38.0mm (Width) x 43.0mm (Height)
- Base Features: Heavy, stable flat foundation base with beautifully aligned, high-slung symmetrical shoulders.
- Texture: Intricate, densely packed cloud wrinkles with deep vertical channels and a crisp, prominent crown layout.
- Best For: Serious collectors seeking an investment-grade, high-pile pair that balances classic heritage geometry, exceptional structural weight, and a lifetime patina journey.