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High Price Recycling: 2005 Arita ware Colored Painting Sakura Gosho Guruma Gourd-Shaped Vase | Hong Kang Trading
High Price Recycling: 2005 Arita ware Colored Painting Sakura Gosho Guruma Gourd-Shaped Vase | Hong Kang Trading
Hibiki 21 Year Old Arita-yaki Iroe Sakura Gosho Guruma Hyotan-gata Bottle: A Pinnacle of Japanese Whisky and Traditional Craftsmanship
As one of the masterpieces of Japanese whisky, Suntory's "Hibiki" series has always been highly sought after by collectors worldwide. This Hibiki 21 Year Old Arita-yaki Iroe Sakura Gosho Guruma Hyotan-gata Bottle contains premium 21-year-old blended whisky, housed in a traditional Japanese Arita-yaki porcelain bottle with a four-hundred-year history. The bottle's delicate design depicts the noble Gosho Guruma (imperial carriage) and Japan's national flower, the cherry blossom. The gourd shape also carries traditional auspicious meanings. This is not just a rare spirit, but a top-tier art piece with significant investment and resale potential.
In recent years, the market demand for high-priced Japanese whisky in Hong Kong has continued to rise, and these limited-edition special ceramic bottles are particularly hot commodities at major auctions and in the secondary market.
Product Specifications and Professional Appraisal Focus
To help collectors better understand this rare item and improve the accuracy of our used whisky valuation, here are the detailed specifications and our appraisal standards for this particular bottle:
| Item | Details / Appraisal Focus |
|---|---|
| Whisky Name | Hibiki 21 Years Old Arita Yaki Iroe Sakura Gosho Guruma Hyotan-gata Bottle |
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 43% |
| Standard Volume | 600ml (Note: Ceramic bottle series often differ from the standard 700ml glass bottles) |
| Bottle Craftsmanship | Arita-yaki (Iroe Sakura Gosho Guruma), hand-painted, with vibrant colors and a smooth, glossy finish. |
| Accessory Completeness | The presence of the original dedicated wooden box, original certificate/manual, and rope ties are crucial factors affecting the acquisition price of the Hibiki 21 Year Old Arita-yaki special edition. |
| Seal and Fill Level | Check if the seal is intact and undamaged, and if there are any signs of re-sealing. Although the fill level of ceramic bottles cannot be directly observed, we use professional weighing techniques to assess if any liquid has evaporated (loss of spirit). |
| Bottle Condition | Inspect the ceramic bottle for cracks, chips, paint loss, or fading. |
Hibiki Ceramic Bottle Series Secondary Market Reference Prices
In addition to the Iroe Sakura Gosho Guruma design, Hong Kong Goods and Pawn Shop also regularly purchases other Hibiki ceramic bottle series at high prices. Bottles with different themes boast high liquidity and value retention in the Hong Kong used whisky market:
| Whisky Series | Ceramic Craftsmanship / Theme | Collection Value and Market Popularity |
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