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About this design
Brasil estado 491 jct
Brasil estado 491 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This is a flat, minimalist road marker: a white pentagon framed by a black inner border, carrying the route number 491 at its centre.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the design, covering most of the surface, with black used sparingly for the pentagonal outline and its inner border. The shape is the first thing the eye reads, and the numerals sit squarely in the middle of it. There is no ornament, gradient or background scene, only the sign itself rendered in clean vector lines. The layout is symmetrical and direct, so the number 491 becomes the single point of focus, with the words Brasil estado 491 jct carried in the design's title and context.
Meaning & Symbolism
The design belongs to the language of road signage, where a pentagon outline and a bold route number tell a driver exactly where they are. Here that utilitarian shorthand is isolated and stripped back, so the sign reads as a pure identifier. The name points to a Brazilian state highway junction, linking the artwork to regional navigation and the practical logic that keeps travellers on course. It is a modern piece, drawing its meaning from the everyday signs that line the roads it describes.
Made for the Morning Mug
A mug is held in the hand and turned slowly as the coffee cools, so the sign rotates past the eye in small, unhurried arcs. Each turn brings the pentagon back to the front, which suits a route marker well: you always find the same number waiting where you left it. It makes a cheeky conversation starter for anyone who has ever navigated by road sign, and a quiet nod to a particular stretch of Brazilian highway for the traveller in your life.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Brazil
- Printed
- When you order it
Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.
These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.
They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.
- Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
- Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
- Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
- Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
- Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.
These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.
- Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
- Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
- Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.
Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.
These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.
Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.
Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.
Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 11 oz | 15 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Height (in) | 3.86 | 4.72 |
| Diameter (in) | 3.35 | 3.35 |
| Diameter with handle (in) | 4.72 | 5.12 |
Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.