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This page explains how to record a Hibiki design bottle by its official Suntory name, bottle design, labels and accessories. “Flowers, birds, wind and moon” may describe the brand aesthetic, while “Hundred Flowers” ap...
This page explains how to record a Hibiki design bottle by its official Suntory name, bottle design, labels and accessories. “Flowers, birds, wind and moon” may describe the brand aesthetic, while “Hundred Flowers” appears in Suntory's 2021 Blossom Harmony announcement. The market nickname “flowing water and hundred flowers” must not be treated as the official name of every version.
Official name and market nickname
Keep separate fields for the official expression, announced release year, design description and market nickname. If the bottle and box show only Hibiki and the design, use that wording as the official name. Record a nickname only as a note and do not infer a limited quantity.
Bottle and accessory details
- Official name, release/announcement year, volume, ABV, and market region.
- Bottle design, front and back labels, base mark, closure, fill level and visible damage.
- Match the outer carton, wooden box, booklet, certificate and bottle number or name to the same item.
Do not infer an expression from its design
Similar designs do not establish the same release. Official cultural material does not replace the expression name, release year or item-specific evidence. If the base mark or back label is unclear, mark the version as pending verification.
Frequently asked questions
Can the market nickname be included in the title?
It can be used as a search index, but the main text must clearly indicate that it is not an official confirmed product name.
Does the natural difference in ceramic bottles equal damage?
Not necessarily. Record firing characteristics separately from later cracks, chips and repairs.
Can the pattern alone establish the release year?
No. Verify the release year from the bottle and box labels together with a dated official announcement.
Primary or authoritative sources
External sources help verify names, systems and timelines. They do not, by themselves, establish the authenticity, condition or value of any individual item.
Related category and service links
Provide verifiable records
To document a Hibiki design bottle, assign it a unique number and match it to the name, key markings, overall condition, accessories and visible anomalies. Do not clean, repair or separate original components merely for documentation. You can send the details via WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Any final conclusion remains subject to verifiable records and inspection of the item.
