{"product_id":"hui-shou-xiang-21nian-you-tian-shao-se-hui-song-he-mei-an-wen-ba-jiao-ping-ri-ben-wei-shi-ji","title":"of Hibiki 21 Year Old Arita ware octagonal bottle with pine, crane, plum, and quail patterns Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 21-Year Arita-ware Iroe Matsu-Tsuru-Ume-Anmon Octagonal Bottle: Why are ceramic art bottles harder to find than regular editions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibiki 21-Year itself is a limited-production aged blended whisky from Suntory, and this edition, coupled with the craftsmanship of Arita-ware ceramic painted bottles—each bottle hand-painted by an iroe artisan—has a significantly lower output than the regular crystal bottle edition. Its motif features a triple auspicious theme of \"Matsu-Tsuru\" (pine and crane), \"Ume\" (plum), and \"An\" (quail): the pine and crane symbolize longevity, the plum represents resilience and nobility, and the quail (uzura) signifies peace and tranquility. Together, these three elements form a classic Japanese combination for celebrating longevity. The octagonal shape of the vessel, compared to the common round bottle, appears more dignified, making it one of the strongest gift-giving versions in this series. The hand-painted craftsmanship combined with the auspicious theme continuously narrows the complete stock available, which is precisely the leverage held by sellers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 21-Year Octagonal Bottle: Brand Context and Resale Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibiki is Suntory’s flagship \u003cb\u003eblended whisky\u003c\/b\u003e, not a single malt, created from malt whiskies from Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries blended with grain whisky from Chita distillery. In addition to the regular crystal bottles, Suntory has collaborated with traditional Japanese kilns to produce ceramic painted bottles, combining spirits with fine art. This particular bottle belongs to the Arita-ware series, with the bottle painting and shape crafted by kiln artisans. Each piece exhibits unique handcrafted variations, which is why ceramic bottles are highly sought after by collectors in the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the 21-year age statement, the supply of aged whisky is already tight, and when combined with the limited craftsmanship of ceramic bottles, the market circulation of these versions is much scarcer than that of regular bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConstituent Elements 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\u003eTraditional Meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainted Representation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, resilience\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDark green needle pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrane\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLongevity, elegance\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFlying or resting posture, red crown, white body\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eResilience in cold\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDotted with red or white plum blossoms\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePeace, tranquility\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSmall bird shapes arranged at the bottom of the painting\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFactors Affecting Buyback Price: Shape and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal 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\u003eOctagonal Bottle Body\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEight flat sides, clear edges\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eChipped or damaged edges, significantly impacting shape\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMulti-Element Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFour themes evenly distributed, complete lines\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFaded paint, broken outlines, incomplete composition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase Markings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eComplete dual markings: Arita-ware kiln mark and Hibiki series mark\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFuzzy or missing marks, difficult to identify\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eKiri Wood Box and Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eComplete set of kiri wood box, certificate, and commemorative booklet\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing box, missing certificate, incomplete accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare your Hibiki 21-Year Octagonal Bottle before selling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet a clear look at your Hibiki 21-Year Octagonal Bottle photos\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, and we will first assess the version and condition based on the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eVerify the Hibiki 21-Year Octagonal Bottle version\u003c\/b\u003e: If your Hibiki 21-Year Octagonal Bottle is an old or limited edition, we will first verify the version and accessories item by item before arranging a collection time.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eConfirm the physical Hibiki 21-Year Octagonal Bottle\u003c\/b\u003e: During collection, we will re-verify the seal, fill level, and box\/certificate of the Hibiki 21-Year Octagonal Bottle. If the condition matches the photos, payment can be made on the spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions Before Selling Hibiki 21-Year Octagonal Bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Before getting an appraisal for my Hibiki 21-Year Octagonal Bottle, do I need to find all the box and certificate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Having the box and certificate is ideal, of course; if you can't find them for now, we can still assess the bottle itself. You'll need to provide close-up photos of the painting, the kiln mark on the bottle's base, the outer box, certificate, and seal. For these art bottles, it's not just about the liquid; the condition of the bottle itself directly affects the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: The crane painting has slight fading, does it significantly affect the value?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The red glaze on the crane's crown will gradually darken over long periods of oxidation. Minor fading is considered natural aging and is acceptable. However, if the outline of the crane's body is broken or there is significant loss of luster over a large area, it will notably affect the appraisal. It is best not to attempt to wipe it yourself before selling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will you still purchase it if I don't have the Kiri wood box and certificate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, we will. The ceramic bottle's liquid and craftsmanship are inherently rare. Even if the accessories are incomplete, we will still purchase it at the current weekly market price. However, having a complete Kiri wood box and certificate will add value to the appraisal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the octagonal bottle suitable for long-term storage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, it is, but the octagonal edges are relatively fragile. It's best to place it in a display cabinet with soft padding, avoiding prolonged sideways placement or stacking, to preserve the integrity of the edges and painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you just want to know the approximate selling price of your Hibiki 21-Year Octagonal Bottle, there's no need to bring the bottle out yet; simply take clear photos of the front and back labels, fill level, seal, and accessories, then send them via WhatsApp to 46135750, and we will verify the version based on the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 21-Year Octagonal Bottle Similar Versions Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimilar Hibiki 21-Year Octagonal Bottle products:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-xiang-21nian-you-tian-shao-se-hui-ying-yu-suo-che-wen-piao-xing-ping\"\u003eHIBIKI 21-Year Arita-ware Iroe Cherry Blossom Imperial Carriage Pattern Gourd-shaped Bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/da-liang-hui-shou-xiang-hibiki-21nian-you-tian-shao-jin-lan-shou-hua-hui-wen-jiao-ping-wei-shi-ji\"\u003eBulk Buyback Hibiki 21-Year Arita-ware Kinrande Floral Pattern Square Bottle Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/chang-qi-gao-jia-hui-shou-xiang-hibiki-21nian-you-tian-shao-se-hui-chai-yuan-ying-wen-mian-qu-piao-xing-ping-wei-shi-ji\"\u003eLong-term high-value Buyback Hibiki 21-Year Arita-ware Iroe Shibata-En Cherry Blossom Pattern Faceted Gourd-shaped Bottle Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibiki bottles of different vintages, painted themes, and vessel shapes can vary in market price by tens of percentage points. Before selling, ensure to match the version:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\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 Buyback Hibiki 21-Year Arita-ware Iroe Birds and Flowers Chasen-shaped Bottle Buyback Price\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\"\u003eHIBIKI 30-Year Gold Flower Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E9%95%B7%E6%9C%9F%E9%AB%98%E5%83%B9%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BFhibiki-35%E5%B9%B4-%E5%8D%81%E5%9B%9B%E4%BB%A3%E9%85%92%E4%BA%95%E6%9F%BF%E5%8F%B3%E8%A1%9B%E9%96%80whisky\"\u003eHong Kong Long-term high-value Buyback Hibiki 35-Year 14th Sakai Kakiemon Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%9F%BF21%E5%B9%B4%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6\"\u003eHIBIKI 21-Year Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%B0%88%E6%A5%AD%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BFhibiki-35%E5%B9%B4-%E4%B8%89%E4%BB%A3%E5%BE%B7%E7%94%B0%E5%85%AB%E5%8D%81%E5%90%89%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eProfessional Buyback Hibiki 35-Year 3rd Tokuda Yasokichi Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Market Information for Hibiki 21-Year Octagonal Bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about market prices for different 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\"\u003eHibiki Buyback Price Full List\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Buyback 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 Collection\u003c\/a\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44020970750169,"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_b0e99b63-493e-46a7-a8a6-7b9492a06253.jpg?v=1691652289","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/of-hibiki-21-year-old-arita-ware-octagonal-bottle-with-pine-crane-plum-and-quail-patterns","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}