This is a Kyo-yaki (Kyoto-style pottery) tea bowl by Zempo Ueyama, featuring the Four Gentlemen. The red base is adorned with gold-painted depictions of orchids, bamboo, chrysanthemums, and plum blossoms, the Four Gentlemen, with auspicious Shippo (seven treasures) patterns interspersed. The artist's mark, Zempo, is present on the side of the foot. Diameter: 12.3 cm Height: 7.7 cm Accessories: New paper presentation box Zempo Ueyama Born in Kyoto in 1946 Studied under his father, Zempo.