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China 2 (1991) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

China 2 (1991) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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China 2 (1991) - Black Mug Design

China 2 (1991) is a text-led graphic piece built around a country, a numeral and a year, and it says exactly that much with nothing added.

Visual Elements & Composition

The composition rests entirely on its typography. The word "China", the numeral "2" and the date "1991" carry the whole design, with no imagery placed around them. Because the piece is so spare, the lettering is the sole focal point, and the open space around it does as much work as the marks themselves. Nothing competes for attention, so the eye moves along the sequence from name to number to year.

Meaning & Symbolism

Read as a title, the design joins geography and chronology: a place pinned to a single year, like a stamp in a passport or a line in an old atlas. Its subjects are China and 1991, and its era places it firmly in the 1990s. The catalogue files it under maps, and the travel, history and geography themes it carries all point the same way. The design offers no narrative beyond its label, so the meaning comes from the act of naming a place and a moment side by side.

Holding the Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, so this design reveals itself in stages. As you rotate the cup, the title passes in front of you one stretch at a time, and the year arrives only after the country has been read. The black base of the mug lets the typography stand out cleanly, so the lettering reads as deliberately as it was set. It is a quiet piece to find on the side of a cup, and it suits a slow first coffee of the day, when there is time to read a title twice.

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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.