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"Little Pumpkin" Xiao Nangua NGD-1501C Low-Profile Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 41.0mm x 43.0mm | NGD-1501C

"Little Pumpkin" Xiao Nangua NGD-1501C Low-Profile Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 41.0mm x 43.0mm | NGD-1501C

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This single-inventory listing features the exact pair of Wenwan walnuts shown in the product gallery. Carrying the stock ID NGD-1501C, this collector's set is an extraordinary masterwork specimen combining a stout, plump pumpkin silhouette (Xiao Nangua) with broad dropped shoulders, dense mountain timber, and the deeply carved texture matrix of the celebrated "Pumpkin" (Nangua / NGD) lineage. The pieces measure 41.0mm x 43.0mm (labeled on the tag as 4.1cm x 4.3cm). They showcase a naturally compressed vertical stance with broad dropped shoulders, a flat foundation base, and a deeply layered textured grid. The pair has been fully cured, cleaned, and brushed for international shipping.

  • Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Unique Inventory)
  • Variety: Little Pumpkin Lineage (Xiao Nangua / NGD)
  • Dimensions: 41.0mm x 43.0mm
  • Grade: S+ Tier Masterwork Selection (36 Pair Match Score)

[About the Little Pumpkin Variety]

The Little Pumpkin (Xiao Nangua) variety is an extraordinary, highly prized classic strain in the traditional Wenwan walnut community. Renowned for its plump, ribbed contour reminiscent of a miniature pumpkin combined with a low vertical stance and expansive horizontal girth, this strain naturally restricts excess vertical growth. Built upon wild mountain timber heritage, its extra-thick rinds shift mass horizontally across its equator to maximize palm contact. The result is a heavy, perfectly balanced low-profile framework that lowers rolling resistance across the fingers for fluid continuity, smooth turning leverage, and superb tactile feedback during single-handed palm rotation.

[Characteristics of NGD-1501C]

  • 41.0mm x 43.0mm Low-Profile Template: Presenting a well-proportioned mid-to-large stance (41mm height / 43mm width), this pair offers a broad, hand-filling footprint designed for smooth turning leverage and deeply satisfying daily hand-play.
  • Proportional Shape Match: The two independent walnuts demonstrate masterwork morphological pairing (rated S+), mirroring each other with broad base foundations, uniform outer side profiles, and closely coordinated drop-shoulder curves.
  • Symmetrical Grid Alignment: From both top-down and profile perspectives, the set highlights highly consistent central main ridge tracks, uniform outer rind thickness, and beautifully aligned center pathways running across both shells.
  • High Bone Density Wild Timber: Hard-grown from wild mountain orchards, the extra-thick rinds possess exceptional organic density, generating a clear, solid, porcelain-like acoustic chime during manual play.

[Basic Care & Aging Info]

This collectible variety is grown strictly for hand-play (pan) and is completely distinct from common edible fruit variants. Through regular handling with clean, bare hands or white cotton gloves during early stages, the high-density wood grain steadily absorbs natural skin oils.

Artisan Coloration Tip: To keep the valleys immaculate, brush the deep crevices thoroughly with a standard bristle brush after each handling session. Storing them back inside an airtight sealed bag when not actively playing will significantly accelerate the oxidation process, helping them develop a deep, glossy, translucent red-brown patina over time.

[Specifications]

  • Variety: Little Pumpkin Lineage (Xiao Nangua / NGD)
  • Stock ID: NGD-1501C
  • Dimensions: 41.0mm x 43.0mm
  • Base Features: Broad foundation base with dropped pumpkin-style shoulders and a cleanly centered low-profile top apex.
  • Texture: Interconnected hive-like wrinkles, dense vertical channels, and a well-distributed surface grid layout.
  • Best For: Collectors looking for an agile, low-profile Pumpkin pair with outstanding S+ masterwork symmetry, fluid rotation, and a fast-aging wild timber composition.
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