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The "Cowboy Hat" Lion Head (Shi Zi Tou) Investment-Grade Three-Ribbed Masterpiece | 38.0mm x 44.0mm | SZTDN-1301E

The "Cowboy Hat" Lion Head (Shi Zi Tou) Investment-Grade Three-Ribbed Masterpiece | 38.0mm x 44.0mm | SZTDN-1301E

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This listing is for the exact pair shown in the high-definition photos. Stock ID SZTDN-1301E is an absolute museum-tier, investment-grade matched pair of "Cowboy Hat" Lion Head (Shi Zi Tou) Three-Ribbed (San Leng Ben) mutation walnuts. Featuring a striking, elongated 38x44mm majestic "Cowboy Hat" profile paired with an incredibly rare "Mercedes-Benz" triangular symmetry, this single-inventory masterpiece is ready for immediate shipping.

  • Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory / Investment Grade)
  • Variety: "Cowboy Hat" Lion Head (Niuzai Mao Shi Zi Tou)
  • Structure: Three-Ribbed Mutation (San Leng Ben)
  • Dimensions: 38.0mm (Width) x 44.0mm (Depth/Belly)

[About the "Cowboy Hat" Lion Head Lineage]

The Lion Head (Shi Zi Tou) family is universally recognized as one of the "Four Great Old Lineages" of the Wenwan world. Within this classic lineage, the "Cowboy Hat"  profile is a highly sought-after, dramatic architectural variant. It earns its evocative name from its towering, swooping shoulders and a highly pronounced, curved crown that together replicate the iconic silhouette of a traditional Western cowboy hat. Celebrated for its heavy bone density, thick shell walls, and a beautifully balanced, cascading texture, this lineage provides an incredibly rich tactile experience and a deep, crisp acoustic roll.


[The Elite "San Leng Ben" Three-Ribbed Mutation]

While standard walnuts grow natively with only two ribs, an extraordinarily rare genetic miracle yields the San Leng Ben—or Three-Ribbed mutation. Highly prized for its resemblance to the iconic Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star emblem when viewed from the base, this structural marvel splits the walnut into three perfectly balanced chambers. Finding a single 3-ribbed shell with accurate bone alignment in a "Cowboy Hat" profile is incredibly rare; matching a pair with identical, razor-sharp triangular symmetry is an extraordinary feat of master grading, making this pair a true investment-grade heirloom.


[Characteristics of SZTDN-1301E]

  • The Elongated "Cowboy Hat" Ergonomic Geometry: Measuring a distinct 38.0mm in width and an ultra-plump 44.0mm in depth/belly. While the 38mm width ensures a highly comfortable grip that doesn't overstretch the hand, the staggering 44mm deep belly fills the hollow of the palm with immense, satisfying volume. This precise proportion offers an incredibly natural, fluid rolling motion that standard flat-profile walnuts cannot replicate.
  • Sovereign Architectural Posture: This pair flawlessly captures the defining traits of the lineage, showcasing an exceptionally stable base and three beautifully aligned, deep vertical ridges that separate the swooping "Cowboy Hat" shoulders into three perfect faces.
  • Cascading, Flowing Topography: The surface is heavily sculpted with a dense, interconnected network of fluid valleys and smooth, muscular ridges. Because it is a three-ribbed specimen, it delivers an incredibly thorough, uniform palm acupressure massage with every rotation.
  • Expert Aging Tip: Because this premium pair features a towering "Cowboy Hat" crown and deep vertical valleys, we strictly recommend resting them in a sealed bag between handling sessions for the first month. This expert technique safely traps natural hand oils to accelerate an even, brilliant oxidation across all three chambers, yielding a vibrant, translucent red-jade patina far more effectively than using gloves.

[Specifications]

  • Variety: "Cowboy Hat" Lion Head (Shi Zi Tou)
  • Structure: Three-Ribbed Mutation (San Leng Ben / Mercedes Symmetry)
  • Stock ID: SZTDN-1301E
  • Dimensions: 38.0mm (Width) x 44.0mm (Depth/Belly)
  • Texture: Muscular, cascading vertical ridges bound by a towering, curved crown and a stable base.
  • Best For: Advanced connoisseurs demanding a museum-matched three-ribbed mutation with an ultra-deep 44mm belly, offering premium palm volume and elite cultural scarcity.
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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.