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Nan Gua Dun
Cross-cultural Translation (Literal)
Pumpkin Block
Material Category:
Playing Walnut
Place of Origin:
China (Hebei)
Storage Condition:
Avoid sudden changes in ambient humidity; when cleaning, take particular care to remove mud and grime from the base and crevices.
Patina Change:
As the hand oils seep in, the colour gradually changes from a woody yellow to an amber red; due to the greater amount of friction, the belly area is usually the first to develop a 'high-gloss sheen'.
Cultural& Mindfulness Meaning:
A specific type of stump-shaped pile characterised by its short, flat and round shape. Resembling a plump pumpkin, it symbolises 'abundant harvests, a house full of children and grandchildren, and wealth and prosperity' in traditional Chinese folklore.