{"product_id":"hui-shou-xiang-21nian-jiu-gu-shao-se-hui-hua-wang-rui-niao-wen-ping","title":"of Hibiki 21 Year Old Kutani ware Eka-o Zuitori Monbo bottle Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKutani Heavy-Colored Painting of Peonies and Auspicious Birds: Why the Hibiki 21 Year Old Iroe Kaō Zuichō Monbin is Worth Selling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Hibiki 21 Year Old bottle is a Kutani-ware porcelain crafted with the auspicious motifs of \"Kaō\" (peony) and \"Zuichō\" (auspicious bird). Kutani-ware, originating from the Kanazawa area of Ishikawa Prefecture, is known for its heavy, saturated colors and rich glazes, contrasting sharply with Arita-ware's elegant, blank-space approach. While both depict peonies and auspicious birds, the Kutani version is visually more opulent and intense. Combined with the 21-year-old aged whisky and its limited ceramic vessel, it stands as a relatively niche yet sought-after item in the secondary market for Hibiki. If you possess this bottle and wish to know its current market value, we can assist you with an accurate appraisal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki's Positioning and Market Trends\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibiki is a \u003cb\u003eblended whisky\u003c\/b\u003e under Suntory, not a single malt. It uses malt whiskies from Yamazaki and Hakushu as its core, blended with grain whisky from Chita. The blending process incorporates whiskies aged in plum wine casks, imparting a distinctive round, fruity sweetness that gives Hibiki high recognition among many blended brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn terms of supply, Hibiki's 12-year, 17-year, 21-year, and 30-year old expressions have been discontinued or had their output drastically reduced in recent years, leading to a year-on-year decrease in regular circulation. When aged whisky is presented in a limited form like a Kutani ceramic bottle, the number of existing pieces is even more restricted, which is precisely the leverage sellers have. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComposition of the Peony and Auspicious Bird Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotif Element\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKutani Style Feature\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\u003ePeony (Kaō)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePainted with rich colors and heavy glaze\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSaturated colors, distinct petal layers\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuspicious Bird (Zuichō)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInspired by mythical auspicious birds\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSpreading wings or perched posture\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLush Green Leaves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOne of Kutani's signature colors\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTransition from dark green to deep dark green\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTypical Kutani layout\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFilled canvas, minimal blank space\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Points for Appreciating the Vessel and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppreciation Dimension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKutani vs. Arita Comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor Saturation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eVibrant and rich in multiple colors like red, green, purple\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eKutani excels in rich colors, Arita in elegance\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlaze Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGlazed surface has a three-dimensional layered feel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eKutani glaze layers are generally thicker than Arita\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase Markings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDouble markings from Kutani kiln and Hibiki series\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClear and legible markings are preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eExclusive Paulownia Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriginal paulownia box complete, no moisture damage\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eComplete accessories directly affect appraisal\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCritical Conditions Affecting Resale Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive 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\u003ePorcelain Bottle Integrity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo chips, cracks, or repair marks on the glaze\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eChipped mouth, scratched glaze, hairline cracks\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiquid Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFull liquid level, no leakage\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLow liquid level, leakage from bottle seal\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriginal seal intact, clear label\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDamaged seal, yellowed or torn label\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaulownia Box and Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriginal box and related documents complete\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing box, missing certificate or serial card\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVerification Steps for Hibiki 21 Year Old Kutani-ware Kaō Zuichō Bin Before Transaction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eClearly examine photos of the Hibiki 21 Year Old Kutani-ware Kaō Zuichō Bin\u003c\/b\u003e: Take clear photos of the front, back label, liquid level, seal, and box\/certificate. Send them via WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm the version before arranging the transaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow is the price of the Hibiki 21 Year Old Kutani-ware Kaō Zuichō Bin determined\u003c\/b\u003e: The price of the Hibiki 21 Year Old Kutani-ware Kaō Zuichō Bin is not solely based on its age; it also depends on the box\/certificate, liquid level, seal, and label condition. Complete information will result in a price closer to the market value.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\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 made immediately in cash or via FPS. Appointments can be made in Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, and Macau, with complete confidentiality.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails Frequently Asked by Buyers of Hibiki 21 Year Old Kutani-ware Kaō Zuichō Bin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: There are many versions of the Hibiki 21 Year Old Kutani-ware Kaō Zuichō Bin. How can I avoid misjudgment when asking for a quote?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: First, take photos of the front and back labels, seal, liquid level, and accessories. Then, add a photo of the bottle base or the certificate. Buyers will first differentiate between regular editions, old labels, Kacho Fugetsu designs, Arita-ware, or other limited bottles. Relying solely on the name can lead to a rough estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is there a difference in market price between Kutani-ware and Arita-ware Hibiki 21 Year Old porcelain bottles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: They belong to different kiln systems, each with its own audience. Assuming comparable craftsmanship, the price primarily depends on the current week's transaction range and the completeness of accessories, rather than being solely determined by the kiln system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are \"Kaō Zuichō\" and general \"Kachō\" motifs the same thing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. \"Kaō\" specifically refers to the peony (the king of flowers), and \"Zuichō\" refers to mythical auspicious birds; \"Kachō\" broadly refers to various combinations of flowers and birds. The cultural connotations and collecting preferences for the three are different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this bottle still be sold if it doesn't have the paulownia box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. The porcelain bottle and the liquid itself already have value. The absence of the box will be factored into the appraisal as a discount, but it will still be purchased based on the current week's market appraisal range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsking for a quote for the Hibiki 21 Year Old Kutani-ware Kaō Zuichō Bin doesn't need to be complicated. Just take clear photos of the front, back label, liquid level, seal, and box\/certificate, send them via WhatsApp to 46135750, and then we can discuss the transaction based on the version and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 21 Year Old Kutani-ware Kaō Zuichō Bin Similar Series Market Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimilar whiskies to Hibiki 21 Year Old Kutani-ware Kaō Zuichō Bin:\u003c\/strong\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-ware Yoshidaya-style Kacho Fugetsu Square Bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-xiang-21nian-jiu-gu-shao-gu-jiu-gu-feng-hua-niao-tu-ping\"\u003eHIBIKI 21 Year Old Kutani-ware Ko-Kutani-style Kacho Fugetsu Bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-xiang-21nian-jiu-gu-shao-gu-jiu-gu-feng-jun-ma-wen-ping\"\u003eHIBIKI 21 Year Old Kutani-ware Ko-Kutani-style Galloping Horse Motif Bottle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven for Hibiki, different vintages, labels, and vessels will directly affect the appraisal. Below are the Hibiki models we are currently actively purchasing. You can verify the version before selling:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\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 of Japanese Whisky Hibiki 35 Year Old Arita-ware Sometsuke Peony and Butterfly Cylindrical Bottle Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%A4%A7%E9%87%8F%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC%E4%B8%89%E5%BE%B7%E5%88%A9suntory-%E9%9F%BFhibiki-%E6%A8%82%E5%99%A8%E7%B3%B3%E5%88%97-%E8%B1%8E%E7%90%B4\"\u003eBulk Purchase of Suntory Hibiki Musical Instrument Series Harp Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\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\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%B3%E5%88%97-%E9%8B%BC%E7%90%B4\"\u003eLong-term high-value Purchase of Suntory Hibiki Musical Instrument Series Piano Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\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 Rinwa Monfūdō-gata Bottle Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFurther Market Information on Hibiki 21 Year Old Kutani-ware Kaō Zuichō Bin\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\"\u003eFull List of Hibiki Buyback Prices\u003c\/a\u003e, and consult the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eEstimation for All Japanese Whisky Series\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":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\/of-hibiki-21-year-old-kutani-ware-eka-o-zuitori-monbo-bottle-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}