{"product_id":"hui-shou-xiang-21nian-jiu-gu-shao-se-hui-hua-wang-rui-niao-wen-ping","title":"Buyback of HIBIKI Hibiki 21-year-old Kutani ware Eka-o Zuitori Monbo bottle.","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKutani Porcelain in Rich Colors: Why the Hibiki 21 Year Old Kutani-ware Iroe Kawaou Zueichou-mon Bottle is Worth Selling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hibiki 21-year-old bottle features Kutani ware porcelain craftsmanship, adorned with the auspicious themes of \"Kawaou\" (peonies) and \"Zueichou\" (auspicious birds). Kutani ware (Kutani-yaki), originating from the Kanazawa area of Ishikawa Prefecture, is known for its rich colors and thick glazes, a stark contrast to the elegant white space of Arita ware. While both depict peonies and auspicious birds, the Kutani version is visually more opulent and vibrant. Coupled with the 21-year-old high-vintage whisky and the limited ceramic vessel, it stands as a relatively niche yet sought-after item in the Hibiki secondary market. If you own this bottle and wish to know its current market value, we can assist you with an accurate appraisal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Positioning and Market Trend of Hibiki\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki is a \u003cb\u003eblended whisky\u003c\/b\u003e under Suntory, not a single malt. It is crafted by blending malt whiskies from Yamazaki and Hakushu with grain whisky from Chita. During the blending process, plum wine cask-aged whisky is incorporated, imparting the signature round, fruity sweetness to the body, which gives Hibiki its distinct identity among many blended brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a supply perspective, Hibiki's 12, 17, 21, and 30-year-old expressions have been discontinued or have seen significant reductions in shipments in recent years, leading to a shrinking regular circulation. When aged whiskies are presented in limited editions like this Kutani ceramic bottle, the number of existing units becomes even more limited. This is precisely the selling point for those looking to sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Composition of the Kawaou Zueichou Motif\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\u003eKutani Style Characteristics\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\u003ePeony (Kawaou)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePainted with rich colors and thick glazes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturated colors, distinct petal layers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuspicious Bird\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDepicting mythical auspicious birds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIn postures of soaring or perching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeep Green Leaves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOne of Kutani's signature colors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTransitions from deep green to dark green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical Kutani layout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFilled canvas, minimal white space\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 Appreciation Points for Form and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppraisal Dimension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKutani vs. Arita Comparison\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\u003eColor Saturation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRich and vivid multi-colors like red, green, purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eKutani excels in rich colors, Arita in elegance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlaze Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eGlaze surface with a three-dimensional layered feel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eKutani glazes are generally thicker than Arita's\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase Markings \u0026amp; Kiln Seals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDual marks of Kutani kiln and Hibiki series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eClear and discernible markings are preferable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eExclusive Paulownia Wood Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal paulownia wood box complete and free from dampness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete accessories directly affect appraisal\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 Price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvaluation Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive 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\u003eCeramic Bottle Integrity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo chips, cracks, or repair marks on the glaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eChipped mouth, scratched glaze, hairline cracks\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 level, no leakage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLow level, leakage from bottle 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 intact, clear label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDamaged seal, yellowed or torn label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaulownia Box and Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal box and related documents 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 Valuation\u003c\/b\u003e: Send photos of the front and back of the bottle, neck fill level, and outer box via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. We will provide a reference price shortly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVersion Confirmation\u003c\/b\u003e: Our team will verify the ceramic bottle's markings and completeness of accessories, referencing the current week's transaction range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOn-site Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: If the price is suitable, we will arrange an appraisal at our store or at your location. Once verified, payment will be settled immediately in cash or via FPS. Appointments can be made for Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, and Macau, with full confidentiality.\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 there a price difference between Kutani ware and Arita ware Hibiki 21-year-old ceramic bottles in the market?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey belong to different kiln traditions and each has its own audience. Assuming comparable craftsmanship, the price primarily depends on the current week's transaction range and the completeness of accessories, not solely on the kiln tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Are \"Kawaou Zueichou\" and general \"flower and bird\" motifs the same thing?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. \"Kawaou\" specifically refers to peonies (king of flowers), and \"Zueichou\" refers to auspicious birds from mythology; \"flower and bird\" broadly refers to various combinations of flowers and birds. The cultural connotations and collecting preferences for the three are different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Can this item still be sold without the paulownia wood box?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The ceramic bottle and the liquid itself hold value. Missing the box will result in a discount in the appraisal, but it will still be purchased based on the current 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\u003eComparable Models in the Same Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Hibiki, the vintage, label, and vessel directly influence the appraisal. Below are the Hibiki models we are currently actively purchasing. You can compare your version before selling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%B0%88%E6%A5%AD%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C-%E9%9F%BFhibiki35%E5%B9%B4%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%87%92-%E6%9F%93%E4%BB%98%E7%89%A1%E4%B8%B9%E8%9D%B6%E5%9C%96%E7%AD%92%E5%BD%A2%E7%93%B6\"\u003eProfessional Recycling Japanese Whisky Hibiki 35-Year-Old Arita Ware Sometsuke Botan Chōzu Tōgata Bin Buyback 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%E4%B8%89%E5%BE%97%E5%88%A9suntory-%E9%9F%BFhibiki-%E6%A8%82%E5%99%A8%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97-%E8%B1%8E%E7%90%B4\"\u003eBulk Purchase Suntory Hibiki Musical Instrument Series Harp Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%9F%BF17%E5%B9%B4%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6\"\u003eHIBIKI 17-Year-Old Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%95%B7%E6%9C%9F%E9%AB%98%E5%83%B9%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC%E4%B8%89%E5%BE%97%E5%88%A9suntory-%E9%9F%BFhibiki-%E6%A8%82%E5%99%A8%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97-%E9%8B%BC%E7%90%B4\"\u003eLong-term High-Price Purchase Suntory Hibiki Musical Instrument Series Piano Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BF21%E5%B9%B4%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%84%BC%E8%89%B2%E7%B5%B5%E8%BC%AA%E7%B9%8B%E6%96%87%E9%A2%A8%E9%90%B8%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 Rinkago-mon Fūtakugata Bin Japanese Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther References\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo understand the market trends for more vintages and versions of Hibiki, you can browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E9%9F%BF%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eFull List of Hibiki Buyback Prices\u003c\/a\u003e, refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eAppraisal of All Japanese Whisky Series\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":44020996309209,"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_9db34395-d66a-46ee-a30e-403a38aa27d6.jpg?v=1691656436","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-xiang-21nian-jiu-gu-shao-se-hui-hua-wang-rui-niao-wen-ping","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}