{"product_id":"the-vintage-pinggu-old-style-lion-head-39mm-heritage-pair-pg-13-actual-item-pictured","title":"The \"Vintage Pinggu\" (Old Style Lion Head) – 39mm Heritage Pair | #PG-13 (Actual Item Pictured)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e💎 The \"Exact Pair\" Guarantee\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"30\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eYou are looking at the exact pair you will receive.\u003c\/b\u003e This is listing \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"98\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e#PG-13\u003c\/b\u003e. We have photographed this specific set so you can inspect its unique \"Old Style\" rugged texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eStock:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/b\u003e Available immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e[The Story: \"Old Style Pinggu\" ]\u003c\/b\u003e Before the era of mass-grafted walnuts, the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"81\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\"Old Style\" (Lao Kuan)\u003c\/b\u003e varieties from the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"123\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003ePinggu District\u003c\/b\u003e of Beijing were the gold standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003eThe Heritage:\u003c\/b\u003e This variety represents the classic aesthetic of the 1990s and early 2000s. Unlike modern varieties that are bred for size, the \"Old Style\" Pinggu is bred for \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"173\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003edensity and bone quality\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eThe Texture:\u003c\/b\u003e It is famous for its \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"34\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\"Wild \u0026amp; Rugged\"\u003c\/b\u003e surface. The ridges are thick, muscular, and chaotic, offering a very different tactile experience compared to the smooth modern White Lion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e[Why is Pair #PG-13 Special?]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003eThe \"Golden Size\" (39mm):\u003c\/b\u003e As marked on the label (3.9 x 3.6), this pair measures \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"81\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e39mm\u003c\/b\u003e. This is considered the \"Golden Size\" for daily play—perfect for agility, dexterity training, and carrying in your pocket without bulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003eClassic \"Squat\" Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e With a height of only 36mm against a 39mm width, it has a beautiful, stable squat profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003eIncredible Bone Density:\u003c\/b\u003e Despite being 39mm, these feel solid and heavy. The \"Old Style\" varieties are known to sink in water (high density) and produce a crisp, stone-like sound when knocked together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003eDeep, Gnarly Ridges:\u003c\/b\u003e Look at the top and bottom views. The texture is deep and complex, perfect for trapping your natural oils and darkening into a deep, vintage red over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e[Specifications]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/b\u003e Old Style Pinggu Lion Head (Vintage Strain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e #PG-13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 39mm x 36mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003e Wild, Muscular, Deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Deep cleaned, Raw shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"ThePatinaProject","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47587100852463,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/8741\/8095\/files\/thepatinaproject-walnut-hand-exercisers-default-title-the-vintage-pinggu-old-style-lion-head-39mm-heritage-pair-pg-13-actual-item-pictured-37827079209199.png?v=1776110021","url":"https:\/\/zenwalnut.com\/products\/the-vintage-pinggu-old-style-lion-head-39mm-heritage-pair-pg-13-actual-item-pictured","provider":"ThePatinaProject","version":"1.0","type":"link"}