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The "Large Official's Hat" (Da Guan Mao) Pair | 46.0mm x 42.0mm | DGM-512

The "Large Official's Hat" (Da Guan Mao) Pair | 46.0mm x 42.0mm | DGM-512

Regular price $78.00 USD
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This listing is for the exact pair shown in the high-definition photos. Stock ID DGM-512 is a meticulously matched, massive pair of "Large Official's Hat" (Da Guan Mao) walnuts, ready for immediate shipping.

  • Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
  • Variety: Large Official's Hat (Da Guan Mao)
  • Dimensions: 46.0mm (Width) x 42.0mm (Depth)

[About the Official's Hat Variety]

The Guan Mao, or "Official's Hat," holds a prestigious position as one of the classic "Four Famous Walnuts"  in Wenwan culture. It earns its distinguished name from its striking silhouette—featuring broad shoulders, prominent soaring edges, and a distinctively raised tip—which perfectly mirrors the winged hats worn by high-ranking officials in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Because of this resemblance, the Guan Mao variety carries strong auspicious symbolism representing career advancement, high status, and prosperity.


[Characteristics of DGM-512]

  • Massive, Commanding Profile: Measuring an exceptional 46.0mm in width and a very full 42.0mm in depth, this "Da" (Large) pair boasts a massive footprint. The wide, soaring edges provide an incredibly substantial and heavy feel in the palm, built for those who prefer a bold, dominating grip.
  • Classic Silhouette: This pair perfectly captures the quintessential Guan Mao aesthetic. The high tips and broad, majestic shoulders give the walnuts an elegant yet powerful presence.
  • Deep, Flowing Texture: The surface displays intricate, deep ridge patterns that flow beautifully across the shell. This texture not only highlights the walnut's natural aesthetics but also provides excellent, massaging friction during rotation.
  • Daily Use: Reaching 46mm is a true milestone size for this variety. It is an outstanding choice for users with larger hands, or any dedicated collector seeking a premium, oversized piece that commands attention during their daily patina journey.

[Specifications]

  • Variety: Large Official's Hat (Da Guan Mao)
  • Stock ID: DGM-512
  • Dimensions: 46.0mm (Width) x 42.0mm (Depth)
  • Texture: Deep, flowing ridges on a massive shell with classic soaring edges and a prominent tip.
  • Best For: Enthusiasts seeking a massive 46mm pair with high cultural significance, elegant aesthetics, and a deeply satisfying, heavy roll.
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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.