This lovely handpainted sugar bowl was made by Meito Japan ( est 1908-see below background) and has a green stamp which dates this particular peiece circa 1908-21.
It is handpainted with raised gold painting.
It does have a small nibble in the lid of the bowl which is not seen when the lid is on the bowl.
 
Width with handles 6"
Height 3"
 
CP-J-M-001
 
The company was founded in Nagoya Japan.  Meito in english is translated as Fine or excellent sword. This is thought to be nod to the city where a scared sword,  part of the crown jewels, is housed in a shrine .