Overview
Moutai Year of the Rat Zodiac Edition: identity, condition and appraisal details
Moutai Year of the Rat Zodiac Edition should first be photographed with the label and the presentation case in one frame. Complete the identification with the Moutai producer or brand name, adding the bottle base, the production batch and the seal only as separate, clearly located views.
Identity clues for this Chinese baijiu
- Brand / distillery: Moutai
- Product: Moutai Year of the Rat Zodiac Edition
- Category: Chinese baijiu
- Key details: the brand marks, ABV, date or vintage marking, ribbon, printed code and production batch
Keep every conclusion about Moutai Year of the Rat Zodiac Edition tied to readable views of the brand marks, ABV, date or vintage marking, ribbon, printed code and production batch, and photograph both sides of any apparent mismatch.
Views to include with the Chinese baijiu
The most useful sequence for Moutai Year of the Rat Zodiac Edition is a full view followed by the front and back labels, ribbon, printed code, closure, bottle base, fill level, weight and original case, with colour and surrounding edges left visible.
Describe the closure, fill level, weight, labels, bottle and original case separately for Moutai Year of the Rat Zodiac Edition; include wear, damage, repairs and missing parts exactly as they appear, without cleaning or concealment.
Handover preparation for this Chinese baijiu
After photographing the bottle, keep the bottle upright, away from heat and direct light, at a stable room temperature; do not disturb the capsule, cork or closure; do not clean the labels or alter the packaging; keep its condition and arrangement unchanged for the next view.
With the bottle, keep the bottle, original case, packing list, certificate and purchase receipt together; match every bottle to its case before handover; show the complete group once before photographing each accessory.

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For an initial appraisal of the bottle, send clear photos on WhatsApp to 9453 0784, or call 9453 0784; also state the quantity, location and packaging included with the bottle.
Keep the bottle and its packaging unchanged until the photographs are reviewed; any further view requested can then be added without disturbing the item.