Sake Collection

For Healths Sake
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood showing two cheeky monkey pilfering fruit from a sleeping orang utan, Gran pop. Title is For Healths Sake Take Things Quietly

Fifth of November
Please to remember the fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason plot; I see no reason why Gunpowder treason, should ever be forgot. A stick and a stake for Victorias sake!

I had a Little Nut Tree
I had a little nut tree, nothing would it bear but a silver nutmeg & a golden pear The king of Spains daughter came to visit me, all for the sake of my little nut tree

Traditional sake barrels at Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Barrels of Sake wrapped in straw at the Meiji Jingu, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Japanese Art, Bowl of Pottery of Kioto, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Japanese Art, Bowl of Pottery of Kioto, 19th Century

Japanese Wedding Ceremony series - Bride and Parents-in-Law. The bride performing a rite of drinking sake with her husbands parents in order to express the true heart of loving each other tenderly as

Japanese Wedding Ceremony series - Drinking Sake
Japanese Wedding Ceremony - Bride and Bridegroom each drink Sake nine times to fasten the ties of matrimony - the most important ritual act in marriage. Date: circa 1910s

Traditional sake bottle with assorted glasses, sake brewery, historical centre, Sanmachi, Takayama, Hida district, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Omoide Yokocho is a maze of small alleys filled with izakaya restaurants, Tokyo, Japan

Omoide Yokocho is a maze of small alleys filled with izakaya restaurants, Tokyo, Japan

Courtesans playing shamisen to entertain a customer drinking sake in the pleasure quarters. Kamuro maids serve sake
FLO4630703 Courtesans playing shamisen to entertain a customer drinking sake in the pleasure quarters. Kamuro maids serve sake

Miasma (Sawaki no tei), with three courtesans in the pleasure quarters of Yoshiwara
FLO4630834 Miasma (Sawaki no tei), with three courtesans in the pleasure quarters of Yoshiwara. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono

Oiran courtesan watching a trial of strength between her kamuro (maid) and Kinpira the famous strong man
FLO4630759 Oiran courtesan watching a trial of strength between her kamuro (maid) and Kinpira the famous strong man. A jug of sake and drinking bowl in front

Courtesan playing a shamisen for customers Fukurokuju and Daikokuten of the Seven Lucky Gods
FLO4630723 Courtesan playing a shamisen for customers Fukurokuju and Daikokuten of the Seven Lucky Gods. A maid stands on Daikokuten's back to put a table

An oiran courtesan playing two shojo with sake from a huge vase. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764)
FLO4630734 An oiran courtesan playing two shojo with sake from a huge vase. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono, Picture Scroll of the Water Trade, Tokyo

Tobosaku, Miura Daisuke Yoshiaki, and the Son of Urashima Taro Drinking Wine, 1873. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tobosaku, Miura Daisuke Yoshiaki, and the Son of Urashima Taro Drinking Wine, 1873. TobosakuDongfang Shuo), Miura Yoshiaki and Urashima Taro, all three lived long

Sake Vessel in the Form of Urashima Taro on the Long-tailed Turtle, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Sake Vessel in the Form of Urashima Taro on the Long-tailed Turtle, 19th century

Geisha Drinking from Sake Kettle at 2:00 a.m. 1880. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Geisha Drinking from Sake Kettle at 2:00 a.m. 1880. From Twenty-four Hours in Shinbashi and Yanagibashi

Raiko Enters the Treasure Mountain, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Raiko Enters the Treasure Mountain, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Sake Vessel in the Form of Hotei with His Bag, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Sake Vessel in the Form of Hotei with His Bag, 19th century

Sake Cup Shaped like a Buddhist Gong, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Sake Cup Shaped like a Buddhist Gong, 19th century

Sake Vessel in the Form of Hotei with his Bag, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Sake Vessel in the Form of Hotei with his Bag, 19th century

Sake Flask in the Form of a Long-tailed Turtle, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Sake Flask in the Form of a Long-tailed Turtle, 19th century

Gourd-Shaped Sake Cup, Mid-19th century. Creator: Ohara Mitsuhiro
Gourd-Shaped Sake Cup, Mid-19th century

The Proper Way of Drinking New Year's Sake (Toso no miki namesomuru tei), from the ser... c. 1807. Creator: Shunsho
The Proper Way of Drinking New Year's Sake (Toso no miki namesomuru tei), from the series "Teaching Manners According to the Colors of the Spring (Shunshoku shitsukekata)", Japan, c

Fond of Sake (Sakezuki), from the series "Eight Views of Favorite Things of Today... c. 1801/02
Fond of Sake (Sakezuki), from the series "Eight Views of Favorite Things of Today (Tosei kobutsu hakkei)", Japan, c. 1801/02

Heating Sake with Maple Leaves (Kanzake momijigari), no. 9 from a series of 12 prints... c.1716/35
Heating Sake with Maple Leaves (Kanzake momijigari), no. 9 from a series of 12 prints depicting parodies of plays, c. 1716/35

Sake bottles outside a restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Decorative sake barrels at Shinto shrine of Sumiyoshi Taisha, Osaka, Kansai, Japan

Sake barrels at Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo, Japan

Japan, Tokyo, Meiji Shrine, Sake Barrels showing Mount Fuji

Restaurant, Shomben Yokocho (Piss Alley), Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Three samurai listen to a courtesan play the shamisen, as a kamuro brings food on a tray
FLO4630777 Three samurai listen to a courtesan play the shamisen, as a kamuro brings food on a tray. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono

A Cup of Sake before Bed (Toko sakazuki), the sixth sheet of the series "Marriage in... c. 1769
A Cup of Sake before Bed (Toko sakazuki), the sixth sheet of the series " Marriage in Brocade Prints, the Carriage of the Virtuous Woman (Konrei nishiki misao-guruma)", c. 1769

The Ceremonial Sake (Konrei sakazuki), the fourth sheet of the series "Marriage in Broc... c. 1769
The Ceremonial Sake (Konrei sakazuki), the fourth sheet of the series " Marriage in Brocade Prints, the Carriage of the Virtuous Woman (Konrei nishiki misao-guruma)", c. 1769

Brewing of Sake in the seventh century (litho)
994322 Brewing of Sake in the seventh century (litho) by Hill, Justin (fl.1920s); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Son circa 1920 s); English

A Professional Buffoon, from an untitled series of 12 prints, c. 1710. Attributed to Torii Kiyonobu I

Watching the Shellfish Gathering during Low Tide at Shinagawa... late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Watching the Shellfish Gathering during Low Tide at Shinagawa (Shinagawa shiohigari kenbutsu), late 18th-early 19th century

The Eighth Month (Nanryo), from the series a Calendar of Elegance (Furyu junikagetsu), c. 1788. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
The Eighth Month (Nanryo), from the series a Calendar of Elegance (Furyu junikagetsu), c. 1788

Festivity at a teahouse, from a parody of Chushingura, c. 1797 / 98
Festivity at a teahouse, from a parody of Chushingura, c. 1797/98

Hirado Ware Sake Bottle with Design of Chrysanthemums, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Hirado Ware Sake Bottle with Design of Chrysanthemums, 19th century

Keg of sake and basket of oranges, Japan, 1820. Creator: Hokusai
Keg of sake and basket of oranges, Japan, 1820

The Scoop-Net, Japan, c. 1800 / 01. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Scoop-Net, Japan, c. 1800/01

Enjoying the Cool in a Garden, Japan, c. 1788 / 90. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Enjoying the Cool in a Garden, Japan, c. 1788/90

Act IV, from Treasury of the Loyal Retainers, Japan, c. 1801 / 02
Act IV, from Treasury of the Loyal Retainers, Japan, c. 1801/02. Preparations for a moon-viewing party: pampas grasses and chrysanthemums are being arranged

Pleasure-Boating on the Sumida River, Japan, 1788/90. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Pleasure-Boating on the Sumida River, Japan, 1788/90

Preparing Seven Herbs on the Seventh Day of the New Year, Japan, 1798

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"Sake: A Timeless Tradition and Symbol of Celebration in Japan" On the Fifth of November, amidst the serene surroundings of Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo, Japan, one can witness a captivating sight - traditional sake barrels adorned with straw. These barrels stand as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and deep-rooted traditions that surround this beloved Japanese rice wine. Just like the famous nursery rhyme "I had a Little Nut Tree, " which tells tales of abundance and joy, these sake barrels symbolize prosperity and happiness, and are an integral part of various ceremonies, including weddings where they play a significant role. In the enchanting Japanese Wedding Ceremony series, we see how drinking sake is considered an essential ritual for newlyweds to bond with their parents-in-law. The artistry displayed in every aspect culture is truly remarkable. From exquisite pottery bowls crafted in Kioto during the 19th century to beautifully designed traditional bottles accompanied by assorted glasses - each element adds elegance and grace to this ancient beverage. Visiting Meiji Jingu Shrine or Sumiyoshi Taisha Shinto shrine in Osaka allows one to immerse themselves not only in spiritual tranquility but also witness decorative sake barrels that serve as offerings for divine blessings. These vibrant displays showcase the reverence given to this sacred drink throughout Japan. Sake has become more than just a beverage; it represents unity, celebration, and appreciation for life's precious moments. Just like an iconic Lifebuoy Soap advertisement assures cleanliness and purity, so does sake provide a sense of purity when shared among friends or loved ones. So next time you raise your glass filled with this delightful elixir from Asia's Land of the Rising Sun, remember its significance beyond mere taste – it embodies centuries-old customs passed down through generations while creating cherished memories that will last forever.