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"White Lion Head" Bai Shishi Wenwan Walnuts Pair | Base Features | BSJ-1552C

"White Lion Head" Bai Shishi Wenwan Walnuts Pair | Base Features | BSJ-1552C

Size: 45*43mm
Regular price $328.00 USD
Regular price $428.00 USD Sale price $328.00 USD
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Bai Shishi Walnut Pair invites a closer look at the form and surface. Its character comes through in the base features and deeply chiseled hive wrinkles, pronounced vertical channels, and a rugged honeycomb surface layout..

Look at how the two walnuts relate: the contours, ridge placement and surface character are part of the appeal. Choose this pair when those details are what you want to add to your collection.

About the Variety

Meet Bai Shishi / White Lion Head.

The characteristic details here are base features and deeply chiseled hive wrinkles, pronounced vertical channels, and a rugged honeycomb surface layout.. They give this particular pair its shape and surface character.

This single-inventory listing features the exact pair of Wenwan walnuts shown in the product gallery. Carrying the stock ID BSJ-1552C, this exceptional set belongs to the traditional "White Lion Head" (Bai Shishi) lineage. The pieces measure 45.0mm in width and a compressed 43.0mm in height. They showcase a classically robust, low-slung framework with broad shoulders, a stable flat foundation base, and a deeply layered honeycomb texture profile. The pair has been fully cured, cleaned, and brushed for international shipping.

  • Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Unique Inventory)
  • Variety: Bai Shishi / White Lion Head
  • Dimensions: 45.0mm (Width) x 43.0mm (Height)
  • Grade: S++ Tier Masterpiece Selection

[About the "Bai Shishi" Variety] The White Lion Head variety is one of the most celebrated and foundational lineages within the classic Lion Head family. Originating from wild mountain orchards, it is highly prized for its naturally wide horizontal architecture, expansive shoulder line, and thick, high-density timber rinds. This strain concentrates its wood mass heavily along the lower equator line, minimizing empty internal space and granting the set an imposing weight and deep presence in the palm. Its rugged surface pattern is woven with deeply pocketed valley channels, offering fantastic sensory feedback and making it an absolute favorite for premium patina development.

[Characteristics of BSJ-1552C]

  • 45mm Wide Stance: Measuring 45.0mm in width and a squatted 43.0mm in height, this pair carries an expansive, full-bodied presence that fills the hand completely, providing superb turning leverage.
  • Proportional Shape Match: The two independent walnuts show elite morphological pairing, mirroring each other with broad base foundations, uniform side profiles, and matching shoulder curves.
  • Symmetrical Design View: From both top-down and profile perspectives, the set exhibits highly balanced central ridge pathways, highly consistent outer shell thickness, and perfectly centered top apex points.
  • Solid Wood Hardness: Hard-grown from wild old-growth mountain trees, the extra-thick rinds possess exceptional organic density, generating a clear, solid acoustic ring during manual rotation.

[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. Over time, this natural interaction will cause the initial ginger-tan color to transform into a deep, glossy, translucent red-brown patina. To maintain the fine texture and prevent dust accumulation in the deeper valleys, it is highly recommended to brush the crevices thoroughly with a standard bristle brush after each handling session.

[Specifications]

  • Variety: Bai Shishi (White Lion Head)
  • Stock ID: BSJ-1552C
  • Dimensions: 45.0mm (Width) x 43.0mm (Height)
  • Base Features: Wide, flat foundation gate with drop shoulders and a cleanly centered top crown apex.
  • Texture: Deeply chiseled hive wrinkles, pronounced vertical channels, and a rugged honeycomb surface layout.
  • Best For: Advanced collectors and hobbyists looking for a wide-profile, highly compressed flagship pair with signature White Lion Head characteristics for professional patina development.
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Robin Waterbury

I am very happy with all my purchases and the attention given to each one. This is an outstanding company

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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.

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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!

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Robin Waterbury

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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

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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

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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.