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About this design
China County Road X115
China County Road X115 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a rounded-rectangle road sign carrying the route marker X115, the designation of China County Road X115, set in bold black against a white field.
Visual Elements & Composition
Black and white do all the work here. A thick black border frames a rounded rectangle, and inside it the alphanumeric marker X115 sits large and centred, the single letter and three numerals reading instantly from a distance. White dominates the surface, so the black lettering and border stand out with the crispness of a sign seen from a passing car. The flat, minimalist treatment strips away anything decorative, leaving only the information a driver needs: the route, nothing more.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker is a small piece of civic language. It tells travellers where they are, which road they are on and how the network is numbered, and this artwork takes that function seriously. The X115 designation belongs to the road system of China, where numbered county roads form a grid that links towns and villages to the wider network. Reduced to its shape and numerals, the sign becomes a note about travel, cartography and local geography, the quiet infrastructure most people only notice when they get lost.
Cradled in the Hand
A mug is held and turned, so the sign rarely reads all at once. Each glance catches a different stretch of the black border and a fragment of the marker as the cup moves, much like watching a route sign slide past a window. The rounded corners fit the curve of the vessel, and the X115 settles at the front where it faces you during the first sip. It is a fitting design for anyone who has ever followed a map with a warm cup in hand.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
- 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.