There is a ritual in serving chocolate from a pot like this — every surface hand-painted in moriage technique, gilded florals built up in fine raised relief.
Maker: Imperial Nippon (teal mark)
Materials: Porcelain
Origin: Japan
Era: Antique, 1910–1921
Quantity: 14 pieces (1 pot with lid, 6 cups, 6 saucers)
Dimensions: Pot 9.75" tall with lid (7.75" to spout), 5.0" base diameter, 2.5" top opening; cups 3.0" tall × 2.5" diameter; saucers 5.0" diameter
Condition: Excellent — please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
The pot has an elegant silhouette that flares toward the base, with an ornate handle and a slightly warm, grayish tone to the porcelain that speaks to its age and fine translucency. All pieces except the cups bear the Imperial Nippon teal stamp. Note that this set is substantial in weight.
Magnificent displayed in a china cabinet; equally pleasurable used as intended for European-style hot chocolate, espresso, or after-dinner coffee. A statement gift for a collector, or a hostess who entertains with intention.
This set was made during the Imperial Nippon era of 1910 to 1921, and shows the period's hallmark ambition in decorative export porcelain — pieces from this window are especially prized since the "Nippon" designation was legally required only until 1921.
Browse our shop for more antique Nippon porcelain and vintage coffee & chocolate sets to round out your collection.
