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"Pinggu Sycee Turtle-Back Buddha Belly" Pinggu Yuanbao Guibei Fodu Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 38.0mm x 40.0mm | PGYBFD-C238E

"Pinggu Sycee Turtle-Back Buddha Belly" Pinggu Yuanbao Guibei Fodu Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 38.0mm x 40.0mm | PGYBFD-C238E

Regular price $168.00 USD
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This single-inventory listing features the exact pair of Wenwan walnuts shown in the product gallery. Carrying the stock ID PGYBFD-C238E, this elite collector's set is an exceptional multi-lineage hybrid. It perfectly fuses the broad, wing-slung frame of the "Pinggu Sycee" (Yuanbao) with the deeply chiseled, plated texture of the "Turtle-Back" (Guibei) and the plump, bottom-heavy expansion of the classic "Buddha Belly" (Fodu) variety. The pieces measure 38.0mm x 40.0mm. They showcase a beautifully compressed, low vertical profile with dropped shoulders, a flat foundation base, and an intricately layered honeycomb texture matrix. The pair has been fully cured, cleaned, and brushed for international shipping.

  • Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Unique Inventory)
  • Variety: Pinggu Yuanbao Guibei Fodu (Sycee Turtle-Back Buddha Belly Hybrid)
  • Dimensions: 38.0mm x 40.0mm
  • Grade: E Tier Premium Selection

[About the Sycee Turtle-Back Buddha Belly Hybrid] Grown in the legendary mountain orchards of Pinggu, this highly coveted hybrid is celebrated for combining three distinct traditional archetypes into one highly ergonomic collectible. The "Buddha Belly" (Fodu) genetics naturally restrict excess vertical growth, forcing the walnut to concentrate its old-growth wood mass horizontally to form a beautifully swollen, bottom-heavy profile. This is paired with the classic "Yuanbao" (Sycee Ingot) posture, which features broad, wing-slung shoulders and a flat, stable base foundation. Finally, the "Guibei" (Turtle-Back) lineage introduces thick, plate-like wrinkles and deep craggy channels across the shell. This compressed structure packs high-density wild timber tightly, offering superb physical substance and fantastic tactile leverage during daily single-handed palm rotation.

[Characteristics of PGYBFD-C238E]

  • 38.0mm x 40.0mm Squatted Profile: Carrying a beautifully proportioned, low-profile template, this pair rests naturally and comfortably in the palm of your hand, providing exceptional handling leverage.
  • Proportional Shape Match: The two independent walnuts show fantastic morphological pairing, 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 ring 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, 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.

  • [Specifications]
  • Variety: Pinggu Yuanbao Guibei Fodu (Pinggu Sycee Turtle-Back Buddha Belly)
  • Stock ID: PGYBFD-C238E
  • Dimensions: 38.0mm x 40.0mm
  • Base Features: Wide, flat ingot-shaped foundation gate with dropped shoulders and a cleanly centered top crown apex.
  • Texture: Heavy, plate-like turtle-back nodules, deeply chiseled hive wrinkles, and a well-distributed surface grid.
  • Best For: Collectors and hobbyists looking for a rare, highly compressed multi-lineage hybrid for comfortable daily pocket carry, fluid rotation, and premium patina development.
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Kevers Moore

Amazing company! Everyone should buy their nuts from Zenwalnuts.com

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Anonymous

You are easy to work with and are great communication.

Incredible service, I ordered a pair that sadly could not be shipped on account of a website error. Normally that would be a red flag; in this case however, an agent reached out to me immediately, allowed me to pick out an even higher quality pair and included some very thoughtful gifts. I’m extremely satisfied with my purchase and what started out as a mistake will have me returning here first whenever I want to expand my collection.

Class acts!

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Michael Gleesing

I ordered my Wenwans about 13 days ago. After contacting this company about a shipping issue they were able to solve it immediately as well as to rush the order. Literally just got mine today and they are absolutely gorgeous and very large! My Pair# is DGM-901. These are my very first high grades ones. Bought some crappy amazon ones for like 6 bucks to practice. I cannot wait to start my journey with these. I highly recommend this company for their outstanding customer service and quality control!

Thank you!

This company is Stellar. I’ve enjoyed the products I’ve Boughten for myself and gifts Ives given.

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Lori Coulson

Love that you have miniature walnuts for those of us who have small hands.

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Anonymous

Great work! Keep it up

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Chadwick Johnston

Really like your site. Love being able to choose the exact walnuts that I'm ordering.

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Chadwick Johnston

These guys a great. Walnuts are high quality, and what you see is what you get, no random pairs that you may not like.
I've got 5 pairs off of them so far, and none have any flaws: no yellowing, pin holes, worm marks or cracks.
I'm not an expert, but I can't detect any dyes or processing on the nuts I have received.
They get back to you quickly if you have questions or issues.

Shipping is a couple weeks to canada since its off shore orgin. No big deal.

I do wish they would post the weights of the pairs as well in the listings, but this is minor.

I consider Zenwalnut to be the best north american walnut vendor hands down.

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DAN CHONG

Good

The box it came with is great and well made. The walnuts are out of this world. I don’t know how you find a three ridge mutation (Spartan motif) with such a good pairing. Even the basins complement each other, one elavated and the other depressed so they fit together. I highly recommend this seller if you want a reliable place where you can find rare, high quality walnuts. What you see in the pictures and videos is what you get. These are my second pair from zenwalnuts and I love both of them, thank you

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Justin Lehner

The first pair I bought was a pair of minis, Packaging was amazing! Display case, and brushes were all under $100. I've been using them for just over a week. Excellent quality, I have dropped them once on accident of course over concrete while outside on the patio. I was quite concerned, I gave them a look over and no cracks, chips, or scratches were found. I am now looking into higher valued pairs. I will be buying other pairs for birthday gifts and collections. I posted them on FB and will continue to keep updates of the transformation every so often.