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The "Palace Lantern Flying Snake" (Gong Deng Fei She) Investment-Grade Masterpiece | 40.0mm x 38.0mm | GDFS-1301E
The "Palace Lantern Flying Snake" (Gong Deng Fei She) Investment-Grade Masterpiece | 40.0mm x 38.0mm | GDFS-1301E
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This listing is for the exact pair shown in the high-definition photos. Stock ID GDFS-1301E is an absolute museum-tier, investment-grade matched pair of "Palace Lantern Flying Snake" (Gong Deng Fei She) mutation walnuts. Featuring a highly coveted 40mm majestic height paired with a robust 38mm width, this ultra-rare single-inventory masterpiece represents the absolute pinnacle of classical symmetry and exotic texturing. Ready for immediate shipping.
- Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory / Investment Grade)
- Variety: Palace Lantern Flying Snake (Gong Deng Fei She)
- Dimensions: 40.0mm (Height/Width) x 38.0mm (Depth/Belly)
[About the "Palace Lantern Flying Snake" Lineage]
The Gong Deng Fei She is a legendary and highly sought-after lineage in elite Wenwan circles, celebrated for its architectural majesty and exotic texturing.
- The "Palace Lantern" Shape: It earns its name from its impeccably upright, octagonal-esque geometry. With an exceptionally flat, steady base, broad regal shoulders, and perfectly balanced vertical symmetry, the profile directly mimics the stately silhouette of an ancient Chinese royal palace lantern.
- The "Flying Snake" Topography: The texture is a botanical wonder. Unlike standard ridges, the lines on this variety are incredibly fluid, raised, and serpentine—reminiscent of mythical flying serpents cascading down the shell walls.
[Characteristics of GDFS-1301E]
- The Majestic 40mm Grand Posture: Measuring a hand-selected 40.0mm in height/width and a perfectly proportioned 38.0mm in depth. This premium scale provides an imposing, high-volume presence in the palm. The 40mm stature highlights the dramatic vertical sweep of the "Palace Lantern" shoulders, making it an elite asset for everyday carry (EDC) and desktop display alike.
- Exotic Sinuous Topography: The surface is heavily sculpted with a dense, interconnected matrix of bold, fluid "snake-scale" ridges and deeply pocketed valleys. This fierce, directional texturing ensures exceptional natural friction, providing an incredibly thorough deep-tissue acupressure massage.
- Iron-Stone Structural Density: Built with exceptional wild maturity, hyper-thick internal shell walls, and dense wood-bone material. When rotated past one another, this pair produces a sharp, resonant, glass-like metallic chime that echoes their premium natural quality.
[Expert Aging Tip]
Because the "Flying Snake" texture features remarkably intricate, winding valleys and highly responsive bone density, 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 ensure a flawless, even oxidation across the prominent vertical ridges and deep recesses alike. Handling them directly with bare hands—completely skipping the use of gloves—is essential to unlocking that brilliant, translucent red-jade patina.
[Specifications]
- Variety: Palace Lantern Flying Snake (Gong Deng Fei She)
- Stock ID: GDFS-1301E
- Dimensions: 40.0mm (Height/Width) x 38.0mm (Depth/Belly)
- Texture: Sinuous, deeply pocketed vertical ridges with cross-axial symmetry and a dead-flat lantern base.
- Best For: Advanced connoisseurs demanding a textbook 40mm "Palace Lantern" geometry with rare "Flying Snake" texturing, seeking maximum tactile mass and investment-grade scarcity.