Vintage Zisha Pot with Warming Chamber and cup. It is marked "Luzhou Laojiao Zisha Daqu" which is a Chinese Liqueur. This leads me to believe that it may have been designed as a premium accessory used to warm or cool the liqueur by adding hot water to the chamber for a warm winter drink, or possibly ice to keep the liqueur cool without diluting it in the summer. I have scoured the internet and cannot find another pot like it, so this is all guesswork, but I think it does show that this is a rare item. Please correct / enlighten me if you know anything about this pot!
Set includes 5 pieces as pictured. The assembled chamber and pot stand newest about 4 1/2" high, including the lid handle. The pot's diameter is 4 1/2" at its widest point.
Condition: There is a chip on the edge of the lid. It measures about 7/16" across and is shallow. Otherwise, the pot and the small cup are in very good vintage condition with no observable defects, scratches or damage.
An unusual and charming pot!
Product code: Vintage Zisha Pot with Warming newest or Cooling Chamber and cup