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Caspian Region- Promise and Peril (1999) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

Caspian Region- Promise and Peril (1999) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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Caspian Region - Promise and Peril (1999) - Black Mug Design

This design is a map of the Caspian region, set against the title Promise and Peril and dated 1999, the year the region's oil and pipeline politics were at the centre of international debate.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map is the whole design. Nothing decorative competes with it: no illustrations, no border motifs, no added imagery. The Caspian basin and its surrounding land sit at the centre of the composition, and the title and date are set as text within the piece. The result is spare and deliberate, with the geography doing all the work and the lettering supplying the argument.

Meaning & Symbolism

The phrase "promise and peril" captures the late 1990s view of the Caspian. Its landlocked seas held large energy reserves, which promised new wealth for the states along its shores. Those same reserves drew rival pipeline routes, great-power competition and regional instability. The map stands for that tension: a region defined as much by what it could yield as by the risks of who would control it. Its 1999 date places it at a specific moment, when those questions were still open.

Designed for the Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, so the map does not sit still. As the cup rotates, the region moves across the surface and comes into view piece by piece, the way a map is read by unfolding it. The title and date tend to reach the eye last, which suits a design built around a question. It is a good companion for a slow morning coffee or a long argument about geopolitics, and a fitting pick for anyone who has ever traced a pipeline route with a fingertip.

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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.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. 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.