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The "Water Dragon Pattern" (Shui Long Wen) Pair | Collector Grade | 42.0mm x 44.0mm | SLW-401C
The "Water Dragon Pattern" (Shui Long Wen) Pair | Collector Grade | 42.0mm x 44.0mm | SLW-401C
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- Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
- Status: Available immediately
- Variety: Water Dragon Pattern (Shui Long Wen )
- Dimensions: 42.0mm (Width) x 41.0mm (Thickness) x 44.0mm (Height)
- Classification: Collector Grade
[The Lore: The Majestic "Water Dragon"]
In the Wenwan community, the "Shui Long Wen" —translating to "Water Dragon Pattern"—is an elite and visually mesmerizing variety. It earns its legendary name from its highly complex, densely intertwined ridges that beautifully mimic the chaotic, swirling currents of turbulent water or the intricate scales of a mythical water dragon.
Because the texture is so continuous and fluid, playing with a pair of Shui Long Wen walnuts offers a deeply immersive tactile experience. The dense "scales" provide an incredibly secure, non-slip grip while delivering a rolling, rhythmic massage to the hand's acupoints without the sharp biting feeling of wild mountain varieties. Furthermore, this variety is highly prized for its elite bone density, which rapidly absorbs oils to create a breathtaking, highly translucent ruby-red patina.
[Why the SLW-401C is a Premium Pick]
- Collector Grade Proportions: Measuring an impressive 42.0mm in width, 41.0mm in thickness, and 44.0mm in height, this pair boasts a commanding, full-bodied (Gao Zhuang) profile. This large stature provides a heavy, substantial presence that completely fills the palm, while the slightly taller height allows for elegant, sweeping finger stretches during rotation.
- The Signature "Dragon Scale" Relief: The surface of SLW-401C is packed with the deep, flowing, and chaotic valleys that define a true Water Dragon. This intricate topography guarantees a highly engaging tactile massage that feels remarkably smooth and fluid in the hand.
- Elite "Jing Pin" Matching: Achieving "Collector Grade" status with a pattern as chaotic as the Water Dragon is exceedingly difficult. This pair has been meticulously curated for mirrored silhouettes, consistent texture density, and perfectly aligned bases, making it a true showpiece.
- Premium Bone Density: Hand-selected for its mature, heavy timber. Striking these together produces a crisp, stone-like "clink," signaling a high-quality shell that is primed to endure generations of play and polish into a flawless glass-like finish.
[Specifications]
- Variety: Water Dragon Pattern (Shui Long Wen)
- Classification: Collector Grade
- Stock ID: SLW-401C
- Dimensions: 44.0mm (Height) x 42.0mm (Width) x 41.0mm (Thickness)
- Texture: Dense, swirling, and continuous ridges resembling turbulent water currents and dragon scales.
- Best For: Advanced collectors seeking a massive, museum-quality 42mm pair that provides a fluid, rolling massage and features one of the most mesmerizing textures in the Wenwan world.
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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!
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Love that you have miniature walnuts for those of us who have small hands.
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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.
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I do wish they would post the weights of the pairs as well in the listings, but this is minor.
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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.