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White Lion Three-Ridge Wenwan Walnut Pair — 37.0mm x 39.0mm | BSZSN-1401E
White Lion Three-Ridge Wenwan Walnut Pair — 37.0mm x 39.0mm | BSZSN-1401E
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A distinctive White Lion three-ridge Wenwan walnut pair with an unusually sculptural structure. Measuring 37.0mm x 39.0mm, each walnut develops three pronounced natural ridges that radiate across the shell, creating a strong three-sided profile and an almost star-like appearance when viewed from the ridge side.
The pair is especially expressive because of the combination of broad raised ridges, deep natural texture, and compact rounded bodies. Both walnuts share a closely related ridge layout, body volume, shell tone, and overall character, making them a visually convincing matched pair.
The three-ridge formation is entirely natural. The walnuts have not been carved or reshaped to create this structure.
This is a one-of-one listing. The pair shown in the photographs is the pair you will receive.
Key Details
- Stock ID: BSZSN-1401E
- Variety: White Lion
- Form: Natural Three-Ridge / San Leng
- Dimensions: 37.0mm x 39.0mm
- Quantity: One matched pair
- Preparation: Professionally pre-cleaned and base-brushed
- Availability: One pair only
The Story of the Form
Traditional Wenwan walnuts most commonly develop around a two-sided ridge structure. This White Lion pair grew differently.
Each walnut formed three prominent ridge sections, dividing the shell into three visual faces. From the ridge-side view, the raised edges spread outward from the center and create a distinctive three-pointed silhouette.
The White Lion characteristics remain clearly visible beneath the unusual geometry: substantial ridges, dense surface texture, and a rounded, full-bodied shell. The result is a pair that feels recognizably White Lion while looking very different from a conventional example.
The matching is also notable. Although naturally formed walnuts are never identical, these two pieces display compatible ridge strength, proportions, texture density, and warm shell coloration.
Product Characteristics
- Natural three-ridge formation: Three clearly defined ridge sections create the pair's unusual geometry.
- Strong sculptural profile: Broad raised edges give the walnuts a dramatic, three-dimensional appearance.
- Deep White Lion texture: Dense grooves and layered surface structure run across the bodies.
- Compact proportions: At 37.0mm x 39.0mm, the pair combines a manageable hand size with a visually substantial form.
- Coordinated pairing: Both walnuts show similar ridge development, body volume, texture, and shell tone.
- Unmodified natural form: The three-ridge structure developed naturally rather than through carving or reshaping.
Care
These walnuts have already been pre-cleaned and base-brushed. During the first month, store them in a sealed bag when they are not being handled, allowing them to acclimatize gradually to your environment.
Handle them with clean, dry, bare hands and brush the grooves gently with a clean, dry walnut brush. Pay particular attention to the deeper channels around the three raised ridges, where dust can naturally collect.
Keep them away from water, oil, direct heat, and prolonged sunlight.
Specifications
- Brand: ZenWalnut
- Product: Wenwan scholar walnut pair
- Variety: White Lion
- Natural form: Three-Ridge / San Leng
- Size: 37.0mm x 39.0mm
- Stock ID: BSZSN-1401E
- Preparation: Pre-cleaned and base-brushed
- Included: The exact two walnuts photographed
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I am very happy with all my purchases and the attention given to each one. This is an outstanding company
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!
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.