also: さけがめ
noun
sake jug; large sake container
Refers to a traditional ceramic or earthenware jar used for storing or serving sake. The kanji 甕 specifically indicates a large jar or crock.
古い酒屋の店先に大きな酒甕が並んでいた。
Large sake jugs were lined up in front of the old liquor store.
Compound of 酒 (sake) and 甕 (large earthenware jar). The reading さかがめ is the more common combination, while さけがめ is a less frequent variant.