{"product_id":"hui-shou-xiang-21nian-jiu-gu-shao-ji-tian-wu-feng-chun-qiu-tu-ping","title":"of Hibiki 21 Year Old Kutani ware Yoshidaya style bottle with Spring and Autumn pattern Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 21-Year-Old Kutani-ware Yoshidaya-style Four Seasons Bottle: The Most Profound Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Four Seasons\" is a common composition in traditional Japanese painting, depicting spring scenery (cherry blossoms, swallows) and autumn scenery (maple leaves, deer) on opposite sides of the bottle, representing the Oriental philosophy of the cycle of seasons, life, and death. This particular bottle, presented in the bright yellow-green main tone of Kutani-ware Yoshidaya style, combined with the strong contrast of spring and autumn, makes it the most thematically profound piece in the Hibiki 21-year-old Kutani-ware series. For sellers, its value comes from two aspects: the narrowing supply of Hibiki 21-year-old aged blended whisky and the craftsmanship difficulty of such a dual-scene painted design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki Brand Positioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibiki is Suntory's flagship blended whisky series, meticulously crafted by master blenders using carefully selected malts from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, and grain whisky from the Chita distillery, classifying it as a \u003cb\u003eblended whisky\u003c\/b\u003e rather than a single malt. Over the years, Hibiki has built a solid collector base in the Asian secondary market due to its delicate and balanced flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 21 years of maturation allow the liquid and wood flavors to fully integrate while retaining the complexity of the original spirits, making it considered a \"golden age range\" by many collectors. When whisky of this age is bottled in a Kutani-ware painted bottle, the bottle transcends from a mere container to an artistic medium, and its valuation logic changes accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThematic Contrast of Spring and Autumn Scenes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Scene Representative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Scene Representative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCherry, Peach\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaple, Chrysanthemum\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnimals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSwallow, Nightingale\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDeer, Wild Goose\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor Palette\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePink, Light Green\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrange-Red, Deep Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverall Atmosphere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eVibrant, Full of Life\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSerene, Mature\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Factors Affecting Resale Price: Dual-Scene Balance and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe valuation of the Four Seasons bottle particularly considers whether the two compositions are balanced and if the transitions are natural. Here are the key assessment points:\u003c\/p\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\u003eDual-Scene Balance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eProportional compositions for both spring and autumn scenes.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOne side is weaker or has too much blank space, undermining the thematic meaning.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor Transition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClear contrast between the two color palettes, with appropriate bright color ratios for the Yoshidaya style.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMuted colors, insufficient contrast.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransition Handling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNatural glaze transition at the junction of the two sides.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAbrupt junction, jarring glaze connection.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c!--nl\/\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase Mark and Liquid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClear Yoshidaya style mark on the base; intact seal, normal liquid level.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlurred mark; unsealed, leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 21-Year-Old Four Seasons Bottle Valuation and Transaction Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBefore inquiring about the Hibiki 21-Year-Old Four Seasons bottle, take these photos\u003c\/b\u003e: Clearly photograph 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. No need to bring the bottle out first.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow is the price of the Hibiki 21-Year-Old Four Seasons bottle determined\u003c\/b\u003e: For the same Hibiki 21-Year-Old Four Seasons bottle, differences in old label, new label, limited edition, or box certificate can affect the price. We will clarify the version before providing a quote.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Valuation Questions for Hibiki 21-Year-Old Four Seasons Bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I want to sell my Hibiki 21-Year-Old Four Seasons bottle, which photos are most crucial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The front, back label, liquid level, seal, bottle bottom, and box certificate are most helpful. Close-ups of the painted design, the kiln mark on the bottle bottom, outer box, certificate, and seal are all needed; for art bottles like these, it's not just about the liquid, the preservation of the bottle itself directly impacts the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do both sides of this bottle need to be viewed together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. The two sides of the Four Seasons bottle represent equally important themes and are appreciated as \"one complete piece.\" Missing one side makes it incomplete. When selling, please photograph both sides clearly to help us accurately assess the value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: The Four Seasons theme is quite profound; will its market audience be too narrow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Works with deep meanings like this tend to appeal to experienced cultural collectors. While this group may be narrower, they are highly loyal and offer stable prices, which does not mean the valuation will be low. The final range depends on current market transaction trends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why does the quote for the same bottle sometimes vary slightly when I inquire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Hibiki 21-Year-Old is an actively traded item in the market, with prices fluctuating weekly. Our quotes reflect current transaction ranges rather than using prices from several months ago, so a reasonable discrepancy in quotes at different times is expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you wish to deal with a Hibiki 21-Year-Old Four Seasons bottle, you can first WhatsApp photos to 46135750; close-ups of the painted design, the kiln mark on the bottle bottom, outer box, certificate, and seal are all needed; for art bottles like these, it's not just about the liquid, the preservation of the bottle itself directly impacts the price. Clear photos usually allow us to determine a rough price range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 21-Year-Old Four Seasons Bottle Related Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibiki 21-Year-Old Four Seasons bottle can also be compared with:\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-ware Yoshidaya-style Kacho Fugetsu Corner 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\u003eFor Hibiki 21-Year-Old, different painting styles, themes, and bottle shapes directly affect the valuation. The following are Hibiki models recently targeted for buyback by Whisky Market. It's more reliable to confirm the version before selling:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%9F%BF21%E5%B9%B4%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%83%BD%E8%89%B2%E7%B5%B5%E7%AB%B9%E6%A2%85%E5%AF%85%E6%96%87%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHIBIKI 21-Year-Old Arita-ware Colored Painting Bamboo Plum Tiger Design Bottle Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%AB%98%E5%83%B9%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E4%B8%89%E5%BE%97%E5%88%A9suntory-%E9%9F%BFhibiki-%E6%A8%82%E5%99%A8%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97-%E5%8F%A4%E7%AE%8F\"\u003ehigh-value Buyback Suntory Hibiki Musical Instrument Series Guzheng 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%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BFhibiki-21%E5%B9%B4%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%87%92%E8%89%B2%E7%B5%B5%E6%9F%B4%E5%9E%A3%E6%A1%9C%E6%96%87%E9%9D%A2%E5%8F%96%E7%93%B2%E5%BD%A2%E7%93%B6%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eLong-Term high-value Buyback Hibiki 21-Year-Old Arita-ware Colored Painting Brushwood Fence Cherry Blossom Design Gourd-shaped Bottle Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\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%8F%E5%BD%A2%E7%93%B6\"\u003eLong-Term buyback Hibiki 21-Year-Old Arita-ware Colored Painting Kacho Fugetsu Chasen-shaped Bottle Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%9F%BFhibiki-21%E5%B9%B4%E4%B9%9D%E7%A9%80%E7%87%92%E5%8F%A4%E4%B9%90%E7%A9%80%E9%A2%A8%E6%9D%BE%E7%AB%B9%E6%A2%85%E6%96%87%E9%A3%84%E5%BD%A2%E7%93%B6-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%B0%88%E6%A5%AD%E5%AF%B6%E9%9B%9E\"\u003eHIBIKI 21-Year-Old Kutani-ware Old Kutani-style Pine Bamboo Plum Design Gourd-shaped Bottle Hong Kong Professional Valuation Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 21-Year-Old Four Seasons Bottle Further Reading and Market Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo understand the market trends of more years 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\"\u003eHibiki Full Series Buyback Valuation\u003c\/a\u003e, and refer to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Full Series Valuation\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":44020997226713,"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_27e1e5ec-88d8-41ff-83ef-5bc8991f085f.jpg?v=1691657187","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/of-hibiki-21-year-old-kutani-ware-yoshidaya-style-bottle-with-spring-and-autumn-pattern-bu","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}