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"Pumpkin Dun" Nanguadun NGD-1109 Low-Profile Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 41.0mm x 43.0mm | NGD-1109
"Pumpkin Dun" Nanguadun NGD-1109 Low-Profile Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 41.0mm x 43.0mm | NGD-1109
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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-1109, this collector's set is a rare, classic specimen combining a stout, pumpkin-shaped silhouette (Nanguadun) with dense timber and the deeply layered textured matrix of the celebrated "Pumpkin Dun" (NGD) lineage. The pieces measure 41.0mm x 43.0mm (labeled as 4.1cm x 4.3cm). They showcase a naturally squatted 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: Pumpkin Dun Lineage (Nanguadun / NGD)
- Dimensions: 41.0mm x 43.0mm
- Grade: A Tier Selection (19 Pair Match Score)
[About the Pumpkin Dun Variety]
The Pumpkin Dun (Nanguadun) variety is an exceptional, highly coveted strain in the traditional Wenwan walnut community. Renowned for its plump, rounded profile that mimics a stout pumpkin shape, this strain naturally restricts excess vertical growth while expanding along its equator to form a broad, compressed template. Built upon mountain timber heritage, its extra-thick rinds shift mass horizontally for maximum palm contact. The result is a heavy, perfectly balanced 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-1109]
- 41.0mm x 43.0mm Low-Profile Stance: 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 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 Rinds: Hard-grown from 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 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, translucent, red-brown patina over time.
[Specifications]
- Variety: Pumpkin Dun Lineage (Nanguadun / NGD)
- Stock ID: NGD-1109
- Dimensions: 41.0mm x 43.0mm
- Base Features: Broad foundation base with pumpkin-style dropped shoulders and a low-profile top apex.
- Texture: Interconnected hive-like wrinkles, deep vertical channels, and a well-distributed surface grid layout.
- Best For: Collectors looking for a classic Pumpkin Dun pair with outstanding A-tier symmetry, fluid rotation, and a fast-aging timber composition.