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The first pair / No. 01

Lion’s Head Wenwan Walnut Pair

$60.00 USD40 mm · Pair + care brush

Two natural shells with ridges to explore. A simple hand-play practice, rooted in Chinese wenwan.

  • 2 walnuts
  • 40 mm
  • 1 care brush

Reference pair pictured. Your pair will vary.
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What’s included

One pair of Lion’s Head walnuts: two walnuts, listed at 40 mm.
One care brush.

Make a start

Begin with one walnut. Turn it in your fingers, then add the second when it feels comfortable. Practise above a soft surface. Shells may click when they meet.

The first movements
Your pair, over time

Natural shape, pattern and color vary. Handling can change a shell’s appearance, but there is no promised color, finish or timeline.

Product details

A 40 mm pair of new, unpatinated Lion’s Head wenwan walnuts, with a care brush included. Explore the ridges with your fingertips, then learn to move the pair in one hand.

Start with one walnut and add the second when it feels comfortable. Move slowly, without forcing your grip.

In the set

  • One pair of 40 mm, new, unpatinated Lion’s Head wenwan walnuts — two walnuts
  • One care brush

About your pair: You will receive a pair selected from the Lion’s Head variety, not the exact pair photographed. The photo is a reference; shape, shell pattern and color naturally vary.

Read How to Begin for the first movements, our size guide for fit, and the care guide for everyday handling.

Delivery & returns

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Before you begin

One walnut is
a good place to start.

Learn the first movements
Two Lion’s Head wenwan walnuts on a white background; reference photograph

Reference photograph. Your same-variety pair will vary in shape, color and texture.