{"product_id":"zhuan-ye-hui-shou-ri-ben-wei-shi-ji-xiang-hibiki35nian-you-tian-shao-ran-fu-mu-dan-die-tu-tong-xing-ping","title":"We professionally recycle Hibiki 35-year-old Arita ware bottle with peony and butterfly design.","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe 35-Year-Old Sometsuke Peony and Butterfly Cylindrical Bottle: Why Blue and White Underglaze is Favored by Literati Collectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Sometsuke\" (染付) refers to blue and white porcelain, an underglaze technique where cobalt pigment is applied to white porcelain before being covered with a transparent glaze and fired once at high temperatures. Introduced to Japan from China during the Yuan Dynasty, it developed its own distinctive style within the Arita ware tradition. This 35-year-old Sometsuke Peony and Butterfly version of Hibiki depicts peonies and butterflies solely in a single shade of blue, presenting a more understated elegance compared to its multicolored counterparts. It is particularly cherished by collectors who appreciate classical East Asian aesthetics. Its rarity stems from two factors: first, the limited supply of 35-year-old aged whisky, and second, the Sometsuke technique, which involves \"one firing per piece, with color development entirely dependent on kiln temperature,\" making mass replication difficult and resulting in a limited number of finished products that achieve ideal color expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hibiki and Suntory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki is Suntory's flagship \u003cb\u003eblended whisky\u003c\/b\u003e. Its iconic 24-faceted bottle, corresponding to Japan's 24 solar terms, has itself become a collector's item, while the Arita ware ceramic bottles represent an alternative artisanal path. It is important to note that Hibiki is a blended whisky, not a single malt. Its liquid is a blend of malt whiskies from Yamazaki and Hakushu, and grain whisky from Chita. During the aging process in barrels, approximately 2% to 4% is lost annually to evaporation due to the \"Angel's Share.\" For a 35-year-old whisky, this represents a significant cumulative loss, which is the fundamental reason for its scarcity. This page delves into the market positioning of the Sometsuke technique to highlight the key identification points for this limited edition bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSometsuke vs. Iro-e: Market Differences Between Two Techniques\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparison Aspect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSometsuke (Blue and White)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIro-e (Polychrome)\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\u003eFiring Method\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUnderglaze, single high-temperature firing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOverglaze, requires secondary low-temperature firing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMonochromatic blue, elegant and understated.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eVibrant and colorful, ornate and expressive.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDurability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUnderglaze is less prone to fading.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOverglaze may oxidize with long-term sun exposure.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuyer Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers classical East Asian, literati collectors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers ornate art, corporate gifting.\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 Points for Appreciating Sometsuke\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObservation Point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Check Before Selling\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\u003eBlue and White Coloration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eClear gradations of light and dark, cobalt blue with a jewel-like sheen.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck for uniform blue color against the light.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlaze Texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTransparent glaze as smooth as a mirror, no pinholes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLightly touch the bottle body to confirm a smooth glaze surface.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Whiteness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePure white with no impurities, dense body.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the whiteness of the exposed body at the bottle mouth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eKiln Mark and Date Mark\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eClear kiln mark on the bottle bottom.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eExercise particular caution if the kiln mark is blurry.\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\u003eMain Factors Affecting Resale Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal 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\u003eOriginal Paulownia Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBox intact, no dampness, complete accessories.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo box, damaged box, mold.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlue and White Ceramic Bottle Condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth glaze, even coloration, no glaze chipping.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eGlaze chips, pinholes, bottle body dents.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Fill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal intact, no leakage, full fill level.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePreviously opened, leakage, significant drop in fill level.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--nl\/\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eKiln Mark Clarity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eClear and legible kiln mark and date mark on the bottle bottom.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBlurry kiln mark, requiring additional authenticity verification.\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 Initial Valuation\u003c\/b\u003e: Send clear photos of the bottle body via WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. We recommend taking five angles (front, back, neck, bottom, outer box). We will provide a reference price based on recent transaction data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVersion Confirmation\u003c\/b\u003e: Verify the blue and white coloration, kiln mark, date mark, and condition details to confirm the version and market range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOn-site or In-store Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: Schedule an appointment. Our appraiser will inspect the item on-site and settle payment immediately via cash or FPS. Appointments are available in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories, Outlying Islands, and Macau.\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: Since Sometsuke is less prone to fading, does that automatically make it more valuable than Iro-e?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot necessarily. While Sometsuke, being underglaze, does have an advantage in durability, the market price is also influenced by the complexity of the craftsmanship, the production volume, and the preferences of the buyer community. Whether it's higher or lower depends on the actual transaction range for that week, and we will quote accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: The kiln mark on the bottle bottom is a bit blurry, but everything else is complete. Will you still buy it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, we will. If the kiln mark is blurry, we will conduct a more thorough authenticity appraisal, and if necessary, send it to our collaborating ceramic experts for re-verification. This process may take slightly longer than for bottles with clear kiln marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Why does the quote fluctuate each time?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh-vintage limited edition bottles are actively traded items, and their transaction prices change weekly. Our quotes reflect the current market range, not prices from several months ago, and therefore will adjust with market conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant WhatsApp Quote: \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Models for Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same Hibiki model can fall into different valuation ranges depending on the vintage, label version, and cask variations. Below are the Hibiki models we are currently actively purchasing, which you can use to compare the market position of your own version:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\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%8A%B1%E9%B3%A5%E6%96%87%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHIBIKI 21-Year Arita-ware Iro-e Flower and Bird Bottle 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%E9%9F%BFhibiki-21%E5%B9%B4%E4%B9%9D%E7%A9%80%E7%87%92%E5%90%89%E7%94%B0%E5%B1%8B%E9%A2%A8%E5%B1%B1%E6%B0%B4%E5%9C%96%E5%85%AD%E8%A7%92%E7%93%B6\"\u003eLarge-scale Purchase of Hibiki 21-Year Kutani-ware Yoshidaya-style Landscape Hexagonal Bottle Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BFmellow-harmony-%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88\"\u003eHIBIKI Mellow Harmony Limited Edition Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BF%E5%A4%A7%E5%B8%AB%E7%B2%BE%E9%81%B8\"\u003eHibiki Master's Select Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BFhibiki-2022%E5%B9%B4%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88-%E5%B9%B3%E8%A1%8C\"\u003eHIBIKI 2022 Limited Edition (Parallel Import) Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the market prices of other Hibiki vintages and versions, please visit \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E9%9F%BF%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eLatest Hibiki Buyback Prices\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eList of Japanese Whisky Buyback Models\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also explore 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":44215626170585,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/35_-_-_-Hibiki-35-Japanese-Whisky_29edae0c-e1f3-4962-b982-820e9c5833a1.jpg?v=1698476099","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/zhuan-ye-hui-shou-ri-ben-wei-shi-ji-xiang-hibiki35nian-you-tian-shao-ran-fu-mu-dan-die-tu-tong-xing-ping","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}