Gorgeous Hotta Yu Shoten & Co. hand painted chocolate pot with five cups and saucers in great vintage condition with little to no loss of paint, no chips, deep scratches or cracks. Some of the gold gilding has rubbed off which is consisted with age, wear and use. The piece features a peaceful lake scene with a cabin and a stunning orange sunset. This piece was made around the 1920’s in Japan and this company was the direct competitor of Noritake. The piece is marked on the underside. The chocolate pot is approximately 9 1/2” inches tall with the lid on, the cups are approximately 3” inches tall and the saucers are approximately 5 1/4” inches in diameter. Does not come with the original packaging.