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"White Lion Head" Bai Shishi Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 49.0mm x 44.0mm | BSJ-1551C
"White Lion Head" Bai Shishi Wenwan Walnuts Pair | 49.0mm x 44.0mm | BSJ-1551C
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This single-inventory listing features the exact pair of Wenwan walnuts shown in the product gallery. Carrying the stock ID BSJ-1551C, this exceptional set belongs to the traditional "White Lion Head" (Bai Shishi) lineage. The pieces measure a massive, collector-tier 49.0mm in width and a compressed 44.0mm 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: 49.0mm (Width) x 44.0mm (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-1551C]
- 49mm Commanding Wide Stance: Measuring a grand 49.0mm in width and a squatted 44.0mm 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-1551C
- Dimensions: 49.0mm (Width) x 44.0mm (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 large-profile, highly compressed flagship pair with signature White Lion Head characteristics for professional patina development.