{"product_id":"hui-shou-xiang-21nian-you-tian-shao-se-hui-ji-ling-wen-wan-ping","title":"of Hibiki 21 Year Old Arita-colored bunmaru bottle Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 21 Year Old Arita-yaki Wagtail Marubin: A Spring Motif Hidden in Waka Poetry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Sekirei\" (wagtail) is a common spring motif in classical Japanese waka poetry. The Kojiki even contains an anecdote of the wagtail teaching the gods the \"way of husband and wife,\" hence the wagtail often symbolizes conjugal harmony and prosperous offspring in traditional patterns. This bottle features the wagtail as its theme, paired with the standard spherical \"marubin\" (round bottle) shape, giving it a smooth, upright, and seamless design. The wagtail motif is highly recognizable in the Hibiki 21 Year Old Arita-yaki series. The black and white coloring of the bird's body requires skilled brushwork, making it a key craftsmanship detail to appreciate in this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMarket Positioning of the Hibiki 21 Year Old Wagtail Marubin in the Secondary Market\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibiki is Suntory's flagship series of \u003cb\u003eblended whisky\u003c\/b\u003e, crafted by the chief blenders who carefully select malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, then blend them with grain whisky from Chita. It is not a single malt. In addition to the iconic crystal bottle, Hibiki 21 Year Old also offers Arita-yaki ceramic bottle versions, each hand-painted by master potters. Different themes create unique pieces, giving each bottle independent collectible value in the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor sellers, this is the selling point of the Arita-yaki version: hand-painted items cannot be mass-produced, and well-preserved examples with complete accessories will only become scarcer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eElements of the Thematic Pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Allusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWagtail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eKojiki anecdote, symbol of marriage\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlack and white coloring, long-tailed bird body\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpring Plants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBackground element\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLight and delicate coloring\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlank Space\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCreates a sense of space\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHighlights the wagtail as the main subject\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarubin (Round Bottle)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePerfect and upright\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSpherical bottle body, no sharp edges\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship Appraisal Points Affecting Resale Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Dimension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Deductions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWagtail Posture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLively and expressive, natural posture\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStiff lines, distorted proportions\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack and White Contrast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClean black lines, pure white background\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBleeding, stains\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarubin Roundness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePerfectly round, no deformation\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNoticeably oval (slight ovality is normal for firing)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottom Markings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eComplete Arita-yaki and Hibiki series marks\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing marks, blurry marks\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 21 Year Old Wagtail Marubin Appraisal Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhotos of Hibiki 21 Year Old Wagtail Marubin condition\u003c\/b\u003e: Take clear photos of the front, back label, fill level, seal, and box certificate. Send them via WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. If you have an outer box, certificate, or old purchase records, please include them as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreventing the Hibiki 21 Year Old Wagtail Marubin from being appraised as a regular edition\u003c\/b\u003e: Provide close-up shots of the hand-painting, the kiln mark on the bottom of the bottle, the outer box, certificate, and seal. These artistic bottles are not just about the liquid; the preservation of the bottle itself directly impacts the price. We will then reply with the potential resale range based on market demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eArrange collection time\u003c\/b\u003e: Home collection or in-store meeting can be arranged in Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, Outlying Islands, and Macau. After appraisal, payment will be settled immediately in cash or via FPS.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions Before Appraising Hibiki 21 Year Old Wagtail Marubin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why do appraisal quotes for the same Hibiki 21 Year Old Wagtail Marubin vary?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Vintage, batch, box certificate, fill level, and seal condition all create differences, and for special editions, recent buyer demand also plays a role.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How can I get a more accurate quote for my Hibiki 21 Year Old Wagtail Marubin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Simply stating the wine name is usually not enough. It's best to take clear photos of the fill level, seal, and accessories. Buyers will first categorize it as a regular edition, old label, Kacho Fugetsu, Arita-yaki, or other limited edition. The more complete the information, the more accurate the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the Marubin suitable for long-term display?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Will it affect future resale? The Marubin is round and edgeless, making it relatively less prone to bumps, making it a more suitable shape for display among the ceramic bottle series. However, it should still be placed in a stable display cabinet and avoid prolonged direct sunlight to maintain the vibrancy of the painting, which will be more beneficial for future resale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why do quotes fluctuate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The Arita-yaki Hibiki 21 Year Old is an actively traded item, and transaction prices vary with market supply and demand. Our quotes will be close to the current range, not past prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are planning to sell your Hibiki 21 Year Old Wagtail Marubin, please take clear photos of the bottle, outer box, and certificate separately and send them via WhatsApp to 46135750. If the price is suitable, we can then arrange home collection or an in-store meeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOther Recyclable Models of the Same Brand as Hibiki 21 Year Old Wagtail Marubin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibiki 21 Year Old Wagtail Marubin same brand reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/xiang-21nian-hui-shou\"\u003eHIBIKI 21 Year Old\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-hui-shou-xiang-21nian-jiu-gu-shao-ji-tian-wu-feng-hua-niao-tu-jiao-ping\"\u003eHIBIKI 21 Year Old Kutani-yaki Yoshidaya-style Kacho Fugetsu Square Bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-xiang-21nian-2000nian-dai-wei-shi-ji\"\u003eHIBIKI 21 Year Old 2000s Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are often significant price differences between different batches and label versions of the Hibiki series from the same vintage. Below is a list of the Hibiki models we currently primarily purchase, for comparison with the market range of your own version:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%B0%88%E6%A5%AD%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC%E9%9F%BFhibiki-harmony-worldhouse-whisky\"\u003eProfessional purchase price for Hibiki Harmony WorldHouse whisky\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\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 Buyback price for Japanese whisky Hibiki 35 Year Old Arita-yaki Sometsuke Peony and Butterfly Cylindrical Bottle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\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\"\u003ebuyback price for HIBIKI 30 Year Old Gold Flower Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BF21%E5%B9%B4-%E4%B9%9D%E8%B0%B7%E7%87%92-%E5%90%89%E7%94%B0%E5%B1%8B%E9%A2%A8%E8%8A%B1%E9%B3%A5%E5%9C%96%E8%A7%92%E7%93%B6\"\u003ebuyback price for HIBIKI 21 Year Old Kutani-yaki Yoshidaya-style Kacho Fugetsu Square Bottle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%9F%BF17%E5%B9%B4-%E7%99%BD%E9%B7%BA%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88-%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC\"\u003ebuyback price for HIBIKI 17 Year Old Shirasagi Limited Edition Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 21 Year Old Wagtail Marubin Brand and Category Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo understand the market conditions for more vintages 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\"\u003emore Hibiki buyback models\u003c\/a\u003e, and refer to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003ea list of Japanese whisky buyback models\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":44020994834649,"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_d91d46a9-f6c5-49e0-8b17-c62dacb1dd3d.jpg?v=1691655605","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/of-hibiki-21-year-old-arita-colored-bunmaru-bottle-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}