{"product_id":"hui-shou-xiang-21nian-jiu-gu-shao-gu-jiu-gu-feng-hua-niao-tu-ping","title":"Buyback of 21-year-old Kutani ware antique Kutani-style floral and bird pattern bottle by Hibiki.","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 21 Year Old Kutani Ware Ko-Kutani Style Bird and Flower Bottle: A Rare Craft Bottle in Muted, Classic Colors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough both feature bird and flower motifs, the Ko-Kutani style version and later Yoshidaya style Kutani ware or Arita ware versions have distinctly different visual approaches. Ko-Kutani primarily uses dark green, deep purple, and indigo as main colors, with large areas filled in and less blank space, presenting the calm and understated elegance of 17th-century classical pottery. The Hibiki 21 Year Old itself is a limited-edition craft bottle, and the Ko-Kutani style mark is not a common batch, which has led to its increasing recognition and collecting popularity in the secondary market year by year—this is precisely the most valuable condition for the current seller to capitalize on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hibiki and Kutani Ware Craft Bottles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki is Suntory's flagship \u003cb\u003eblended whisky\u003c\/b\u003e, crafted from Yamazaki and Hakushu malt whiskies blended with Chita grain whisky, not a single malt. One of its signature techniques is the introduction of plum wine cask-aged whisky, which gives the spirit a smooth, fruity sweetness—a unique characteristic difficult for other blended brands to replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani ware craft bottles belong to Hibiki's high-end artistic bottle series, hand-painted by traditional Japanese potters. The availability of each kiln style and theme is quite limited. The valuation logic for limited-edition craft bottles differs from regular editions: in addition to the liquid itself, factors such as the bottle's painted kiln style, theme, base mark, and completeness of accessories are all considered. Due to its higher aesthetic threshold and clear identifying features, the Ko-Kutani style has always been a key focus for collectors when matching versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdentifying Features of Ko-Kutani Style Bird and Flower Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKo-Kutani Style Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparison with Other Kiln Styles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDark green leaves, deep colored petals.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLess blank space compared to Arita ware.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBirds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDark feathers, freehand brushstrokes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMore artistic than realistic depiction.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor Fill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge areas of glaze application.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eClearly different from Yoshidaya style's primary yellow-green tones.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverall Aesthetic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCalm, classic, enduring.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMore understated compared to ornate styles.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Factors Affecting Resale Price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Deductions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottle Painting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFull glaze color, no wear, no flaking.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eScratched glaze, faded paint.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase Mark\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eKo-Kutani style mark clearly discernible.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBlurred mark, unable to verify kiln style.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Liquid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal intact, no leakage, normal fill level.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePreviously opened, leaked, low fill level.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal box, certificate, serial card complete.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMissing box, missing certificate or serial card.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelling Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOnline Preliminary Assessment\u003c\/b\u003e: Send multi-angle photos of the bottle (front, back, neck, base, outer box) via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e, indicating the version and accessory condition. Our team will reply with a reference price on the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eConfirm Kiln Style and Version\u003c\/b\u003e: Compare the bottle's color tone and base mark to confirm it is Ko-Kutani style, and cross-reference with the current week's transaction range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eIn-Person Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: Free doorstep collection in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories, or arrange an appointment at our store. After confirmation, payment will be settled on-site in cash or via FPS, with one-on-one service throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Which has a higher resale value, Ko-Kutani style bird and flower or Iroe bird and flower?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese two have different aesthetic approaches; Iroe is more ornate, while Ko-Kutani is more understated, each with its own loyal collector base. There is no definitive answer as to which fetches a higher price, as it depends on actual transactions in the current week. We will quote based on the market range for your specific version at that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: How can I confirm if my bird and flower bottle is Ko-Kutani style?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMainly by looking at the overall color tone of the bottle and the base mark. If it's predominantly dark green or indigo, paired with a Ko-Kutani style mark, it can generally be confirmed. If it leans towards a yellow-green dominant tone, it might be Yoshidaya style. Send clear photos of the bottle base, and we can help verify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: If there's no original box, will you still buy this craft bottle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, we will still buy it. The bottle's painting and the liquid itself in limited-edition craft bottles are already rare. The absence of a box will be reflected in the valuation but does not affect our willingness to purchase. We will assess it based on the current week's market reference price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatsApp instant quote: \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Models for Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secondary market price of Hibiki varies due to release year, label version, painted kiln style, and aging cask differences. You can check the version before selling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BF100%E9%80%B1%E5%B9%B4%E7%B4%80%E5%BF%B5%E7%89%88-%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHibiki 100th Anniversary Edition Japanese Whisky Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%B321%E5%B9%B4%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%83%A7%E8%89%B2%E7%B5%B5%E8%BC%AA%E7%B9%8B%E6%96%87%E9%A2%A8%E9%8A%85%E5%BD%A2%E7%93%B6%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHIBIKI 21 Year Old Arita Ware Iroe Rinsai Monfudoragane-gata Bottle Japanese Whisky Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BF%E5%A4%A7%E5%B8%88%E7%B2%BE%E9%81%B8\"\u003eHibiki Master's Select Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BFmellow-harmony-%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88\"\u003eHIBIKI Mellow Harmony Limited Edition Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%A4%A7%E9%87%8F%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC%E9%9F%BFhibiki-21%E5%B9%B4%E4%B9%9D%E8%B0%B7%E7%87%92%E5%90%89%E7%94%B0%E5%B1%8B%E9%A2%A8%E5%B1%B1%E6%B0%B4%E5%9C%96%E5%85%AD%E8%A7%92%E7%93%B6\"\u003eBulk Purchase of Hibiki 21 Year Old Kutani Ware Yoshidaya Style Landscape Hexagonal Bottle Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about market prices for different years and versions of Hibiki, you can browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E9%9F%BF%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eHibiki Resale Latest Quotes\u003c\/a\u003e, and refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Resale Overview\u003c\/a\u003e, or enter the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Encyclopedia\u003c\/a\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44020996899033,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/21_-_-_-_-Hibiki-21-Japanese-Whisky_5333bb4f-47d6-4ec5-8fc2-ed6e119e0ed2.jpg?v=1691657047","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-xiang-21nian-jiu-gu-shao-gu-jiu-gu-feng-hua-niao-tu-ping","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}