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Record Detail
EBC 54677
Specimen Notes:
This sake bottle from Japan is made of a gourd and beautifully painted with golden frogs. It was used to hold sake, Japanese rice wine.
Record posted on March 25, 2009 and last updated March 25, 2009
Entry Book Details
Description:
Sake bottle
Donor:
J.G. Dagleish
Date Donated:
1927
Botanical Details
Family:
CUCURBITACEAE
Genus:
Lagenaria
Species:
vulgaris
Geographic Details
Geographic Area:
Japan