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The "Si Zuo Lou" Lion Head Pair | 45.0mm x 42.0mm | SZL-1004

The "Si Zuo Lou" Lion Head Pair | 45.0mm x 42.0mm | SZL-1004

Regular price $68.00 USD
Regular price $88.00 USD Sale 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 massive giant silhouette, the thick "meaty" texture, and the iconic "Chrysanthemum Base" of Stock ID: SZL-1004 are captured accurately in these photos.

  • Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
  • Status: Available immediately
  • Variety: Si Zuo Lou Lion Head
  • Dimensions: 45.0mm (Width) x 42.0mm (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 universally respected 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 and exceptional timber.

Its absolute defining feature, however, is the "Chrysanthemum Base". Looking at the bottom of these walnuts, the ridges radiate outward from the tight navel in a stunning, highly symmetrical pattern resembling a blooming chrysanthemum flower. Playing with a pair of Si Zuo Lou is a seamless, full-bodied experience. They are famous for absorbing oils beautifully, eventually developing a flawless, glassy dark-red patina.

[Why the SZL-1004 is a Premium Pick]

  • Massive 45mm "Giant Squat" Ratio: Measuring a breathtaking 45.0mm in width and 42.0mm in height, this pair hits an extreme and highly coveted "Aizhuang" (squat) proportion. At 45mm, these are considered absolute giants in the walnut world. They command a massive, heavy presence that completely fills the palm, while the squatted 42mm height ensures they will never feel top-heavy or awkward during a seamless roll.
  • The Iconic "Chrysanthemum Base": As clearly seen in the traditional Si Zuo Lou profile, this pair features beautifully defined, deeply radiating bases. This floral-like pattern is the absolute hallmark of a true, premium-grade Si Zuo Lou.
  • Thick & "Meaty" Relief: The surface of SZL-1004 is packed with thick, bold ridges and deep valleys. This rugged, expansive topography provides exceptional grip for a 45mm walnut and delivers a highly satisfying, comfortable deep-tissue massage to the hand's acupoints.
  • Masterful Symmetry: Meticulously matched for mirrored broad-shouldered silhouettes, consistent texture depth, and matching base patterns. Finding a perfectly balanced 1-to-1 match at this colossal size is a true collector's prize.

[Specifications]

  • Variety: Si Zuo Lou Lion Head
  • Stock ID: SZL-1004
  • Dimensions: 42.0mm (Height) x 45.0mm (Width)
  • Texture: Thick, bold ridges with the signature radiating "Chrysanthemum" bases and a massive, wide stance.
  • Best For: Advanced collectors seeking an ultra-rare, massive 45mm palm-filling pair that offers exceptional weight alongside the gold standard of traditional Lion Head aesthetics.
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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.