2026 · FreshGolden Bull Wenwan Walnut · 39mm · Natural · Heirloom

Type: Hat-Type Wenwan Walnut
Traditional Name: Sendai Prince Hat
Shape: Heart-Shaped
Cortex: Exceptional Oil-Wax Cortex
Bone Quality: High Density
Grain: Shallow & Refined
Ridges: Broad & Well-Defined
Shaping: Natural / Unshaped
Harvest: 2026 Fresh Harvest
Variety Rarity: Rare Niche Variety
Patina Potential: Oxford Red
Pairing: Exceptional Match
Collector Level: Heirloom Grade
Recommended For: Serious Wenwan Collectors

Why This Pair Is Heirloom

Selected for the Walnut Ritual Heirloom Collection, this Golden Bull pair combines exceptional oil-wax cortex, high bone density, broad ridges, and a balanced heart-shaped form. Both walnuts retain their natural, unshaped structure and come from the 2026 fresh harvest.

Golden Bull is a relatively niche Hat-type variety with limited availability. Finding two natural specimens with comparable shape, proportions, ridge structure, cortex, and overall balance requires careful selection, making this pair particularly desirable for serious collectors.

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The Golden Bull Wenwan Walnut, also known as the Sendai Prince Hat, is a distinctive Hat-type Wenwan walnut selected for the Walnut Ritual Heirloom Collection. It features a classic heart-shaped profile with broad, prominent ridges, a full rounded body, and the elegant proportions characteristic of traditional Hat varieties.

Unlike varieties known for deep and aggressive texture, Golden Bull features relatively shallow, refined grain that allows its broad ridges and overall silhouette to take visual priority. The smoother surface also makes the walnut comfortable to handle and straightforward to brush, while preserving the distinctive structure collectors seek in high-quality Hat-type walnuts.

Its exceptional oil-wax cortex is supported by high bone density and abundant natural oils, giving the walnut a substantial, solid feel in hand. With long-term brushing and handling, the shell gradually develops into a rich Oxford-red patina with a smooth, translucent, glass-like finish that beautifully enhances its heart-shaped form and broad ridge structure.

For the Heirloom Collection, pairs are selected not only for individual walnut quality, but for the overall balance of shape, cortex, density, ridge structure, size, and matching. A high-quality Golden Bull Wenwan Walnut pair represents a refined combination of classic Hat characteristics, exceptional shell quality, and long-term collector appeal.