Sake bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular ceramic sake bottle with a small cylindrical opening on top. The bottle features a patterned border at the top and bottom, with a Greek key design. Two rectangular panels on the sides show men wearing traditional Japanese clothing and headwear. The man on the left panel wears loose pants, has one leg bent, and reaches out with the right arm. The man on the right panel has one leg bent, holds an object in both hands, and appears to be playing a flute. The background of each panel is solid dark. The bottle sits on a plain surface against a plain background. Sake bottle by unknown artist.