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The "Imperial Heart" (Shisanling Jixin) – Tall Silhouette & Deep Honeycomb Texture | 36mm Matched Pair
The "Imperial Heart" (Shisanling Jixin) – Tall Silhouette & Deep Honeycomb Texture | 36mm Matched Pair
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💎 The "Exact Pair" Guarantee
You are looking at the exact pair you will receive. These photos are not stock images; they represent the specific texture, symmetry, and character of Stock ID: SSLJX-13.
- Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
- Status: Available immediately
[The Variety: "Imperial" Shisanling Jixin]
The Shisanling (Thirteen Tombs) region is legendary in the Wenwan world. Grown in the mineral-rich soils near the historic Ming Dynasty imperial burial grounds, these walnuts are prized for their "Royal" lineage and superior density.
- The "High-Pile" Silhouette: Unlike standard round walnuts, these feature a majestic, towering heart shape. Their tall stature and pointed tips provide a commanding presence in the palm.
- Deep Honeycomb Grain: The Shisanling variety is famous for its "Shredded Grain" (碎花) texture. The surface is a complex network of deep pits and sharp, interconnected ridges that provide intense tactile stimulation.
[Why is this Pair Special?]
- Elite Symmetry: Finding a "High-Pile" pair with mirrored patterns is exceptionally difficult. This pair (SSLJX-13) features identical ridge alignments and a perfectly balanced "Chicken Heart" silhouette.
- Golden Size (36mm): Measuring $36\text{mm} \times 36\text{mm}$, these are the "Golden Standard" for daily play. They are substantial enough to feel heavy and high-quality, yet agile enough for smooth rotation.
- Deep Patina Potential: The wood is incredibly dense and heavy. While they start as a clean golden-tan, the high density ensures that they will eventually transform into a deep, translucent "Ox-blood" red with a jade-like luster.
[Specifications]
- Variety: Shisanling Jixin (Thirteen Tombs Chicken Heart)
- Stock ID: SSLJX-13
- Size: Approx. 36mm*36mm
- Texture: Deep Pit, Honeycomb, High-Pile.
- Best For: Collectors who appreciate traditional "Imperial" styles and deep, grippy textures.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.