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"Luohan Head" Luohantou LHT-1601 Low-Profile Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 42.0mm x 40.0mm | LHT-1601

"Luohan Head" Luohantou LHT-1601 Low-Profile Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 42.0mm x 40.0mm | LHT-1601

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This single-inventory listing features the exact pair of Wenwan walnuts shown in the product gallery. Carrying the stock ID LHT-1601, this collector's set is a rare, character-rich specimen combining a squatted, plump silhouette with broad dropped shoulders, dense wild timber, and the deeply carved texture matrix of the celebrated "Luohan Head" (Luohantou / LHT) lineage. The pieces measure 42.0mm x 40.0mm (labeled as 4.2cm x 4.0cm). 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: Luohan Head Lineage (Luohantou / LHT)
  • Dimensions: 42.0mm x 40.0mm
  • Grade: A+ Tier Premium Selection (16 Pair Match Score)

[About the Luohan Head Variety]

The Luohan Head (Luohantou) variety is a iconic, highly sought-after strain in the traditional Wenwan walnut community. Renowned for its plump, rounded top crown reminiscent of a Luohan (Arhat) head combined with wide-flaring sides and broad dropped shoulders, this lineage naturally restricts excess vertical growth while expanding along its equator. Built upon wild mountain timber heritage, its extra-thick rinds shift mass horizontally to maximize palm contact. The result is a heavy, low-profile template that lowers rolling resistance across the fingers for fluid continuity, smooth turning leverage, and superb tactile feedback during single-handed palm rotation.

[Characteristics of LHT-1601]

  • 42.0mm x 40.0mm Low-Profile Template: Presenting an agile, well-proportioned mid-to-large stance (42mm width / 40mm height), this pair offers a broad, hand-filling footprint designed for smooth turning leverage and comfortable daily hand-play.
  • Proportional Shape Match: The two independent walnuts demonstrate outstanding morphological pairing (rated A+), 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. When not actively playing with your pair, storing them back inside an airtight sealed bag will significantly accelerate the oxidation process, helping them develop a deep, glossy, translucent red-brown patina over time.

[Specifications]

  • Variety: Luohan Head Lineage (Luohantou / LHT)
  • Stock ID: LHT-1601
  • Dimensions: 42.0mm x 40.0mm
  • Base Features: Broad foundation base with dropped shoulders and a cleanly centered low-profile Luohan 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 Luohan Head pair with outstanding A+ symmetry, fluid rotation, and a fast-aging wild timber composition.
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