{"product_id":"hui-shou-xiang-21nian-jiu-gu-shao-gu-jiu-gu-feng-jun-ma-wen-ping","title":"Buyback of 21-year-old Kutani ware Kutani-fu horse-shaped bottle.","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Dynamic Tension of Ko-Kutani Style: Why Collectors Covet the Hibiki 21-Year-Old Galloping Horse Decanter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hibiki 21-Year-Old porcelain decanter depicts galloping horses in \"Ko-Kutani style.\" Ko-Kutani (古九谷, kokutani) refers to the earliest style of Kutani ware from the 17th century, characterized by rich greens, deep purples, and indigo blues. While exuding a sense of calm, its compositions possess strong tension, distinctly different from the ornate styles of later Kutani. The decanter's main visual features galloping horses, with their coats and manes rendered in thick glaze layers, pushing the horses' dynamism to the most prominent position in the entire series. For collectors holding this bottle and considering selling, the dual rarity of a 21-year-old high-vintage liquid paired with a Ko-Kutani style porcelain decanter is a significant advantage when negotiating prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Brand Hibiki\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by Suntory, Hibiki is positioned as Japan's flagship \u003cb\u003eblended whisky\u003c\/b\u003e, not a single malt. Its core body comes from malt whiskies from Yamazaki and Hakushu, harmonized with grain whisky from Chita. Some of these whiskies are aged in plum wine casks, contributing to Hibiki's rounded and fruity character. The iconic 24-faceted crystal bottle references Japan's 24 solar terms, giving Hibiki design and collectible attributes beyond being just a whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Hibiki is released in limited editions, such as these Kutani porcelain decanters, it moves beyond the regular production line, making its existing quantity inherently rare. With the overall high demand for Japanese whisky, the market attention for these ceramic limited editions has also soared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGalloping Horse Motif Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotif Element\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKo-Kutani Style Characteristic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Presentation\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\u003eGalloping Horse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEmphasizes dynamism and power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange-yellow coat with dark mane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClouds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCreates a sense of speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDust and cloud patterns around the horses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDark Green Grass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSignature Ko-Kutani color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eGrassland at the bottom of the image\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eKo-Kutani Rich Colors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSubdued dark color palette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDominated by purple, green, and indigo\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\u003eKey Points for Form and Craftsmanship Appreciation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppreciation Dimension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship Feature\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\u003eHorse Posture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFront legs raised, well-defined musculature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eReflects the artisan's skill in depicting animals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMane Texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth lines, strong three-dimensionality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual effect created by layering thick glaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompositional Tension\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMain subject occupies over 60% of the image\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical Ko-Kutani style layout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase Markings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eClear and legible Ko-Kutani style markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete markings help verify authenticity\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\u003eKey Conditions Affecting Resale Value\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\u003ePlus Points\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\u003eDecanter Glaze\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo chips, no cracks, no repairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBody chips, hairline cracks in glaze, or scratches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiquid Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFull liquid level, no leakage from seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eReduced liquid level, signs of leakage from seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal seal, clear and flat label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDamaged seal, yellowed or peeling label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaulownia Box and Documents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal box and all relevant certifications\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\u003ePhoto and Quote\u003c\/b\u003e: Send clear photos of the front, back label, neck liquid level, base, and outer box via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSame-Day Quote\u003c\/b\u003e: Our team will provide a reference price based on the current week's market, and verify the decanter's markings and accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDoor-to-Door or In-Store Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: If the price is suitable, we will arrange the transaction. Payment will be made on-site via cash or FPS. Appointments can be made for Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories, and Macau.\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: Is Ko-Kutani style always more valuable than later Kutani styles?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKo-Kutani is the earliest style of Kutani pottery, and its recreation is more challenging, often fetching a slightly higher market price. However, the final price still depends on the batch, the artisan, and the week's transactions; it cannot be determined by style alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: What kind of buyers are interested in animal themes like galloping horses?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnimal themes such as horses, tigers, and dragons often appeal to zodiac collectors and collectors of oriental art, belonging to different circles than those interested in floral and bird motifs. When selling, you can target these specific buyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Why do quotes vary slightly each time?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe secondary market for Hibiki is active, and transaction prices fluctuate weekly. Our quotes are always close to the current market range, not based on prices from several months ago, so there may be slight differences at different times.\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\u003eFor the same Hibiki model, differences in vintage, label version, and aging casks can significantly widen the estimated price range. Below are the Hibiki models we currently primarily purchase; you can compare them to assess the market position of your own bottle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\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%E7%A9%80%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\"\u003eLarge-scale purchase of Hibiki 21-Year-Old Kutani Ware Yoshidaya Style Landscape Hexagonal Bottle (Recycling Price)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%95%B7%E6%9C%9F%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC%E9%9F%BFhibiki-21%E5%B9%B4%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%87%92%E8%89%B2%E7%B5%B5%E8%8A%B1%E9%B3%A5%E6%96%87%E8%8C%B6%E7%AD%85%E5%BD%A2%E7%93%B6\"\u003eLong-term purchase of Hibiki 21-Year-Old Arita Ware Iroe Kacho-mon Chasen-shaped Bottle (Recycling Price)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BFdeep-harmony-%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88\"\u003eHIBIKI Deep Harmony Limited Edition (Recycling Price)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%A4%A7%E9%87%8F%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BFhibiki-21%E5%B9%B4%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%87%92%E9%87%91%E8%A5%B4%E6%89%8B%E8%8A%B1%E5%8D%89%E6%96%87%E8%A7%92%E7%93%B6%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eLarge-scale recycling of Hibiki 21-Year-Old Arita Ware Kinrande Kakiemon Square Bottle Whisky (Recycling Price)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BF30%E5%B9%B4%E9%87%91%E8%8A%B1%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHIBIKI 30-Year-Old Kinka Whisky (Recycling Price)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo understand the market trends for more vintages and versions of Hibiki, please refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E9%9F%BF%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003elatest Hibiki recycling quotes\u003c\/a\u003e, and consult the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Recycling Overview\u003c\/a\u003e, or visit 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":44020996735193,"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.jpg?v=1691656799","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-xiang-21nian-jiu-gu-shao-gu-jiu-gu-feng-jun-ma-wen-ping","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}