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The Moutai nicknames “metal cap” and “sunflower” may describe different visible features, but neither is an official classification sufficient to date a bottle by itself. Catalogue only the cap material, design, label...
“Metal cap” and “sunflower” may describe different visible features, but neither is an official classification sufficient to date a bottle by itself. This page catalogues only the cap material, design, labels, producer and batch records.
Records to verify before using the Moutai nicknames “metal cap” and “sunflower”
Confirm the formal name, visible markings, specifications, accessories, present condition and provenance; then distinguish items seen, not seen and pending review. This page does not use market figures unsupported at item level or treat a similar online image as a conclusion about the bottle in hand.
- Metal cap: record the cap material, colour, seam, embossing, seal and visible wording.
- Sunflower: record where the motif appears, all wording on the front and back labels, the producer name, volume and ABV.
- Link the date or batch code, box label, ribbon, drinking cups and receipts to the same bottle.
Keep the item and provenance in separate fields
- Do not infer a production year automatically from one cap or motif.
- Record nicknames separately; use the formal wording on the item and a unique identifier as the checklist key.
- Without a contemporaneous catalogue or producer record, leave the period unverified.
Moutai “metal cap” and “sunflower” nicknames: frequently asked questions about caps, original label wording and dating evidence
Why does “Moutai ‘Metal Cap’ and ‘Sunflower’ Nicknames: Caps, Original Label Wording and Dating Evidence” not give one market price?
Without examples matching the same edition and volume, comparable condition and date, and the same basis of costs, one figure would be misleading. This page therefore retains only verifiable identity and provenance fields.
Can an online listing with the same nickname be treated as the same edition?
No. At minimum, align the formal product name, year or batch, volume, ABV, labels, closure, accessories and market of sale.
What should be done first when records are incomplete?
Preserve the item as found and add photographs of all visible markings. Do not clean or unseal it, and never fill unseen fields with assumptions.
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Organise the item using the fields in this article
To document items covered by “Moutai ‘Metal Cap’ and ‘Sunflower’ Nicknames: Caps, Original Label Wording and Dating Evidence”, ensure every photograph uses the same item identifier and retain the front, back, key markings, accessories and visible anomalies. You may send the details via WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784; making contact does not mean that an appraisal or quotation has been completed.
