Sake to Me!

Who doesn't love sake?

Fermented and filtered rice wine, clear as a country creek, sake can have a subtle taste -- but don't let that fool you: sake can pack a punch.

The economic success of the Edo period not only allowed for a flourishing of the arts, but meant that sake could be an everyday treat for many people. That led to many raucous parties, I'm sure. And like all the other daily facets of life in that magical time, it found its way into Ukiyo-e.

To toast springtime, Art of Ukiyo-e is proud to introduce seven fun sake prints, depicting everyone from a brave member of the 47 Ronin having a drink before battle, to a few young ladies who may have had a cup too many, even if those cups were really little.