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The "Si Zuo Lou" Lion Head Pair | 43.0mm x 39.0mm | SZL-1003

Name: The "Si Zuo Lou" Lion Head Pair | 43.0mm x 39.0mm | SZL-1003
Brand: ThePatinaProject
Price: 68.00 USD
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💎 The "Exact Pair" Guarantee You are looking at the exact pair you will receive. We ensure that the majestic large-squat silhouette, the deeply folded texture, and the iconic "Chrysanthemum Base" of Stock ID: SZL-1003 are captured accurately in these photos.

Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
Status: Available immediately
Variety: Si Zuo Lou Lion Head
Dimensions: 43.0mm (Width) x 39.0mm (Height)

[The Lore: The Prestige of the "Four-Seated Tower"]

In the Wenwan community, the Si Zuo Lou is undeniably one of the most famous and highly sought-after varieties within the classic "Lion Head" family. Originating from the Pinggu district of Beijing, this legendary walnut is revered for its majestic, broad-shouldered stance.

However, its absolute defining feature is the "Chrysanthemum Base". If you look at the bottom of these walnuts, the ridges radiate outward from the navel in a stunning, symmetrical pattern resembling a blooming chrysanthemum flower. Playing with a pair of Si Zuo Lou is a luxurious, full-bodied experience. They offer a highly stable, smooth rotation and are famous for their excellent timber quality, which absorbs oils beautifully to create a flawless, glassy red patina.

[Why the SZL-1003 is a Premium Pick]

Commanding 43mm "Dwarf" Proportions: Measuring an impressive 43.0mm in width and 39.0mm in height, this pair hits a highly desirable, large "Aizhuang" (squat) ratio. The massive 43mm girth provides a substantial, dominant presence in the palm, while the 39mm compressed height ensures they remain incredibly nimble and never feel top-heavy during rapid rotation.
The Iconic "Chrysanthemum Base": As seen in the photos, this pair features spectacular, deeply defined radiating bases. This is the hallmark of a true, premium-grade Si Zuo Lou.
Deep & "Meaty" Relief: The surface of SZL-1003 is packed with thick, bold ridges and deep valleys. This "meaty" topography ensures a highly comfortable yet rigorously stimulating massage to the hand's pressure points.
Masterful Symmetry: Finding a large 43mm pair with such perfectly mirrored silhouettes, consistent shoulder slopes, and matching base patterns is a testament to top-tier grading. They will provide a perfectly balanced rhythm in your hands.

[Specifications]

Variety: Si Zuo Lou Lion Head
Stock ID: SZL-1003
Dimensions: 39.0mm (Height) x 43.0mm (Width)
Texture: Thick, bold ridges with the signature radiating "Chrysanthemum" bases.
Best For: Collectors seeking a large, commanding pair with a classic dwarf profile and the absolute gold standard of traditional Lion Head aesthetics.

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

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!

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.

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

Great work! Keep it up

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

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.

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

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.

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