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The Symmetrical "Apple Orchard" Pingguoyuan Lion Head Pocket Masterpiece | 39.0mm x 38.0mm | PGY-1401

The Symmetrical "Apple Orchard" Pingguoyuan Lion Head Pocket Masterpiece | 39.0mm x 38.0mm | PGY-1401

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This premium single-inventory listing features the exact boutique collector-grade pocket pair of Wenwan walnuts shown in the listing gallery. Stock ID PGY-1401 is an exceptionally rare, premium boutique pair of the highly celebrated "Apple Orchard" (Pingguoyuan) Lion Head variety. Exhibiting a beautifully full 39.0mm width and a compressed 38.0mm height, this set is distinguished by its iconic round apple-like frame, deeply recessed bottom gate, and an ultra-dense network of fine, crisp wrinkles. The wild-grown set has been fully cured, meticulously brushed, and is ready for high-end international shipment.

  • Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Unique Inventory)
  • Variety: Pingguoyuan / Apple Orchard Lion Head
  • Dimensions: 39.0mm (Width) x 38.0mm (Height / Belly Depth)
  • Grade: Premium Boutique Class

[About the "Pingguoyuan" Variety] The Pingguoyuan variety, named after its striking resemblance to a plump winter apple, is a legendary heritage strain within the elite Wenwan world. It is highly celebrated by advanced connoisseurs for its remarkably dense timber rinds, smooth shoulder lines, and exceptional bone structural hardness. The defining characteristic of this premium lineage is its beautifully hollowed, concave bottom gate paired with an ultra-compressed vertical stance. Sourcing a wild pocket pair that naturally balances this tight, compact shape within a clean 39mm wide by 38mm high blueprint is an absolute marvel of natural selection.

This unique geometry pulls the center of gravity downward to the absolute base, offering a remarkably solid, heavy presence in the hand. The compressed vertical axis allows the pair to sit deeply and comfortably inside the palm for seamless single-handed rotation, while the intricate, tightly packed network of fine cloud wrinkling wraps smoothly around the broad mid-section to offer an intensely grounding tactile experience during hand reflection and meditation.

[Characteristics of PGY-1401]

  • Elite 39mm Pocket-Size Agility: Measuring a sturdy 39.0mm wide by a compressed 38.0mm high, this pair is tailored for active desk play or collectors who appreciate massive bone volume in a more nimble form factor. This low-profile stance sits snugly inside the palm for seamless single-handed manipulation.
  • Flawless Side-by-Side Symmetrical Massing: Finding two wild pocket walnuts with such beautifully synchronized, rounded silhouettes is incredibly rare. Both pieces feature identical low-slung shoulders, deep central valley lines, and a perfectly matched, deeply recessed concave foundation gate layout that mirrors each other flawlessly from every angle.
  • High Bone Density & Crisp Resonance: Sourced from old-growth wild mountain stock, these extra-thick timber rinds possess extraordinary structural hardness with zero internal air pockets. Rotating this premium pair in your hand yields a sharp, heavy, stone-like ring that stands as definitive proof of top-tier fiber density.

[Expert Aging & Patina Tip] The Apple Orchard lineage is celebrated for its highly cooperative wood grain, steadily absorbing natural skin oils to develop an intensely deep coloration. To protect the intricate, high-relief wrinkles and accelerate the natural color transformation, always clean the crevices with a professional brush after each session. When resting, immediately return the pair to a sealed bag. Sealing is the absolute best way to lock in natural oils, protect the wood from sudden temperature or humidity changes, and speed up the ultimate patina evolution. Always roll with completely clean, bare hands—entirely omitting gloves—to gradually mature the raw timber into a deep, radiant amber-red heirloom patina.

[Specifications]

  • Variety: Premium Boutique Pingguoyuan (Apple Orchard) Lion Head
  • Stock ID: PGY-1401
  • Dimensions: 39.0mm (Width) x 38.0mm (Height)
  • Base Features: Deeply recessed concave bottom gate with broad, smooth, and perfectly aligned symmetrical shoulders.
  • Texture: Intricate, densely packed micro-knurled cloud wrinkles with deep vertical channels and a sturdy, compressed crown layout.
  • Best For: Serious collectors seeking an investment-grade, flat-profile pocket pair that balances classic heritage geometry, exceptional structural weight, and a lifetime patina journey.
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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.