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The "Lion Head" (Shi Zi Tou) Pair | Boutique Grade | 39.0mm x 38.0mm | SZT-401C

The "Lion Head" (Shi Zi Tou) Pair | Boutique Grade | 39.0mm x 38.0mm | SZT-401C

Regular price $168.00 USD
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💎 The "Exact Pair" Guarantee You are looking at the exact pair you will receive. We ensure that the extreme squat silhouette, the premium boutique-grade matching, and the majestic presence of Stock ID: SZT-401C are captured accurately in these photos.

  • Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
  • Status: Available immediately
  • Variety: Lion Head (Shi Zi Tou )
  • Dimensions: 39.0mm (Width) x 38.0mm (Thickness) x 32.0mm (Height)
  • Classification: Boutique Grade 

[The Lore: The Majestic "Lion Head"]

In the Wenwan community, the "Shi Zi Tou" —translating to "Lion Head"—is the undisputed gold standard of traditional walnuts. It is the most famous, historically significant, and widely collected classification in existence.

It earns its prestigious name from its distinct architecture: broad, sweeping shoulders, a prominent, rounded belly, and a thick, highly stable base. When viewed from the front, this sturdy and expansive silhouette perfectly mimics the majestic, imposing head of a traditional Chinese guardian lion. Playing with a pair of Lion Head walnuts provides an incredibly satisfying, full-handed tactile experience. The robust ridges deliver a medium-to-deep massage, while the broad shape ensures a smooth, highly rhythmic rotation that has captivated collectors for centuries.


[Why the SZT-401C is a Premium Pick]

  • Extreme "Ai Zhuang" Squat Proportions: Measuring 39.0mm in width, a plump 38.0mm in thickness, and dramatically compressed down to a mere 32.0mm in height, this pair hits an extreme and highly coveted "Aizhuang" (squat) geometric ratio. This dramatic height difference makes them feel like flat, heavy stones in the palm, providing an incredibly seamless and effortless roll that never feels top-heavy.
  • Boutique "Jing Pin" Matching: Achieving "Boutique Grade" requires the two halves to be a true mirror of one another. This pair has been meticulously curated for perfectly aligned broad shoulders, symmetrical bellies, and highly consistent ridge depth across this extreme squat profile.
  • Thick & Elegant Relief: The surface of SZT-401C features the classic, flowing ridges that define a top-tier Lion Head. This elegant topography provides a deeply soothing, prick-free massage that is perfect for long, relaxing play sessions.
  • Premium Bone Density: Hand-selected for its dense, mature shell. The superior bone density guarantees a crisp, resonant "clink" during play and ensures a breathtaking, highly translucent ruby-red patina over time with dedicated brushing.

[Specifications]

  • Variety: Lion Head (Shi Zi Tou )
  • Classification: Boutique Grade 
  • Stock ID: SZT-401C
  • Dimensions: 32.0mm (Height) x 39.0mm (Width) x 38.0mm (Thickness)
  • Texture: Thick, elegant, and flowing ridges with the classic broad-shouldered, majestic Lion profile squatted down for maximum comfort.
  • Best For: Collectors looking for the ultimate classic Wenwan variety in an extreme, dramatically squatted 39mm profile, meticulously matched to Boutique Grade standards.
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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.