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Document a Moutai commemorative set by its theme, bottle count, individual product names, batch, carton-to-bottle codes and accessories. The story printed on the box cannot establish the identity of each bottle.
Document a Moutai commemorative set by its theme name, bottle count, individual product names, batch, carton-to-bottle codes and accessories. The story printed on the box cannot establish the identity of each bottle.
Record the outer carton before the bottles
Photograph the set name, theme wording, carton front and back, seals, date or batch code, inner tray and stated bottle count. If no formal set name appears, describe only the visible wording; do not invent a series name.
- Assign the outer carton identifier S01.
- Record damaged seals and any later-applied tape exactly as found.
- Photograph the position of every bottle in the tray before removing it.
Keep every bottle as a separate record
For bottles B01, B02 and onward, record the official product name, producer, volume, ABV, date code, printed code, sealing film and bottle base. Do not copy a theme from the carton into a field not supported by the bottle.
- Create a table matching carton codes to bottle codes.
- If bottles in one carton show different ABVs or volumes, separate them into different version groups.
- Give cups, booklets and certificates their own accessory numbers.
Separate completeness from provenance
A complete bottle count describes the present inventory only. Original completeness still requires a contemporary list, purchase document or traceable provenance. Do not reseal, replace the carton or reapply labels.
- Mark missing items as “not seen” without assuming when they disappeared.
- Record the storage environment, leakage and carton damage separately.
- Similar web images are only for candidate configurations.
Frequently asked questions about this topic
Can the carton theme be used as every bottle’s product name?
No. Transcribe each bottle’s formal product name and specifications from the bottle itself.
Does the same number of bottles mean the same set?
Not necessarily. Also verify the set name, batch, carton-to-bottle codes, inner tray and accessories.
Can a missing accessory be replaced from a similar set?
It may be retained as a later replacement if clearly labelled, but it cannot make the set “original and complete”.
Sources that can be checked directly
- Kweichow Moutai Distillery (Group): Company Profile: Supports information expressly stated on a product or theme page; establish the set configuration from the physical items and contemporary lists.
- China Kweichow Moutai Distillery (Group): Product Center: Supports information expressly stated on a product or theme page; establish the set configuration from the physical items and contemporary lists.
A source supports only the names, specifications or history stated on that page. The variant, accessories, provenance and present condition of the item in hand must still be checked separately.
Related resources on this site
Organise the records using the fields on this page
When documenting a commemorative set, first photograph the entire carton and inner tray, then record each bottle’s front and back labels, sealing film and carton-to-bottle codes. You can send a numbered list and clear photos via WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Making contact does not mean that an appraisal or quotation has been completed. Any conclusion remains subject to verifiable records and inspection of the item.
