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The "White Lion" (Bai Shi Zi) Pair | Boutique Grade | 39.0mm x 43.0mm | BSJ-401Cc
The "White Lion" (Bai Shi Zi) Pair | Boutique Grade | 39.0mm x 43.0mm | BSJ-401Cc
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💎 The "Exact Pair" Guarantee You are looking at the exact pair you will receive. We ensure that the incredibly plump belly, the extreme squat silhouette, and the premium boutique-grade matching of Stock ID: BSJ-401C are captured accurately in these photos.
- Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory)
- Status: Available immediately
- Variety: White Lion (Bai Shi Zi )
- Dimensions: 39.0mm (Width) x 43.0mm (Thickness) x 34.0mm (Height)
- Classification: Boutique Grade
[The Lore: The Fast-Coloring "White Lion"]
In the Wenwan community, the "Bai Shi Zi" —translating to "White Lion"—is one of the most highly sought-after and beloved traditional varieties. Do not let the name fool you; the shell is not white! It earned this name because when the very first wild crop was discovered and cut open, the internal cross-section was a striking, pristine white.
The Bai Shi Zi is universally famous for two defining characteristics: its signature "Cross Tip" (十字尖) at the very top, and its legendary patina potential. Among all Wenwan walnut varieties, the White Lion is renowned for being one of the fastest to change color. Because of its excellent shell density and unique organic composition, it rapidly absorbs natural oils, rewarding dedicated players with a breathtaking, highly translucent ruby-red patina in record time.
[Why the BSJ-401C is a Premium Pick]
- Extreme "Aizhuang" Plump Proportions: Measuring 39.0mm in width, a massive 43.0mm in thickness (belly), and squatted down to a mere 34.0mm in height, this pair hits an extreme and highly coveted geometric ratio. This ultra-squat, hyper-plump profile makes them feel like heavy, smooth stones in the palm, providing an incredibly seamless and rhythmic rotation.
- The Signature "Cross Tip": True to the highest standards of the Bai Shi Zi variety, this pair features the classic, tightly pinched "Cross Tip" at the apex, alongside beautifully broad, stable shoulders.
- 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 perfect symmetry in their extreme plump silhouettes, perfectly aligned cross tips, and consistent, comfortable ridge depth.
- Ultra-Comfortable Relief: The surface of BSJ-401C features a smooth, medium-depth texture. Free from harsh, biting spikes, this elegant topography provides a deeply soothing, prick-free massage that is perfect for long, relaxing play sessions.
[Specifications]
- Variety: White Lion (Bai Shi Zi)
- Classification: Boutique Grade
- Stock ID: BSJ-401C
- Dimensions: 34.0mm (Height) x 39.0mm (Width) x 43.0mm (Thickness)
- Texture: Smooth, elegant, and highly comfortable ridges with the signature Cross Tip and an extreme squat, plump profile.
- Best For: Collectors looking for an incredibly comfortable, ultra-squat 39mm pair that guarantees one of the fastest and most beautiful ruby-red patina transformations in the Wenwan world.
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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.
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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!
Thank you!
This company is Stellar. I’ve enjoyed the products I’ve Boughten for myself and gifts Ives given.
Love that you have miniature walnuts for those of us who have small hands.
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.
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.