Buyback of HIBIKI Hibiki 21-Year Kutani Ware Yoshidaya Style Loquat Bottle
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Hibiki 21-Year Kutani-ware Yoshidaya-style Biwa (Loquat) Bottle: The Symbolism of a Bountiful Loquat Harvest
"Loquat" is one of Japan's traditional horticultural fruit trees. Its golden fruits ripen in early summer, symbolizing harvest and abundance. Kutani-ware's Yoshidaya style features bright yellow as its signature color, making loquat a perfectly fitting motif: the yellow fruit paired with green leaves creates a visually distinctive stylistic characteristic. This is one of the brightest and most visually direct pieces in the Hibiki 21-Year Kutani-ware series.
Hibiki Brand and Market Background
The iconic 24-facet crystal bottle of the Hibiki series symbolizes Japan's twenty-four solar terms, and the bottle design itself has become a collector's item.
Multiple vintages of the Hibiki series (12-year, 17-year, 21-year, 30-year) have been discontinued or their supply significantly reduced. The annual circulation in the market continues to shrink, and prices in the secondary market are steadily rising.
The 21-year maturation period allows the liquid to fully absorb the flavors of the barrel while maintaining sufficient character of the original spirit, making it considered by many collectors to be the "golden age range."
Constituent Elements of the Thematic Pattern
| Element | Thematic Meaning | Yoshidaya Style Representation |
| Loquat Fruit | Harvest, Abundance | Bright yellow, plump fruits |
| Loquat Leaves | Evergreen contrast | Dark green, thick, long leaves |
| Clustered Fruits | Multiple fruits on one branch | Visual main subject |
| Yoshidaya Yellow | Style's signature color | Saturated yellow-green contrast |
Appreciation of Form and Craftsmanship
| Dimension | Top Condition | Remarks |
| Fruit Plumpness | Each fruit plump and round | Reflects the thickness of Kutani glaze layers |
| Yellow Glaze Purity | Pure, bright yellow, no discoloration | Yoshidaya yellow is a core feature of the style |
| Dark Green Leaf Contrast | Strong contrast between dark green and bright yellow | |
| Yoshidaya Style Mark on Base | Clearly discernible |
Selling Process
- Photo appraisal: Send clear bottle photos via WhatsApp to 46135750 (recommended five angles: front, back, neck, base, box). Our team will compare with recent transaction prices and provide a quote.
- Home visit or in-store: Arrange a time. Our appraiser will inspect the item on-site and pay immediately in cash or via FPS. Service covers Hong Kong, Kowloon, and New Territories.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is the loquat theme unpopular?
A: Single fruit themes (loquat, peach, persimmon) are less common themes. They have a narrower audience than flora and fauna, but collectors of this caliber demand high theme recognition, so the price may not necessarily be low.
Q: Can discolored yellow glaze be restored?
A: Underglaze yellow glaze theoretically does not discolor, but overglaze yellow pigment may slightly oxidize and darken. The actual condition requires on-site appraisal.
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Hibiki Buyback Extended Information
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This spirit has been aged in oak barrels, where barrel flavors intertwine with malt aromas, presenting the characteristic layers of a single malt whisky.
Flavor description: Floral and fruity notes with a hint of honey upon opening, followed by vanilla and cinnamon from the oak barrel in the mid-palate, and a long finish with a light smoky touch.
