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About this design
China County Road X167
China County Road X167 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a route marker for China County Road X167, reduced to its essentials: a single alphanumeric code on a plain plate.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the artwork, covering most of the field, with black used sparingly for the characters and the thin rounded border. The rounded rectangle is the only shape that carries weight, and it sits centred and level, so the eye goes straight to the code. The letters and numerals of X167 are set in bold black, evenly spaced and clearly ordered. There is no decoration, no illustration and no background detail, so the layout reads as flat, precise and easy to take in at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker is a small piece of civic wayfinding. The letter prefix and number tell a driver which class of road they are on and which network it belongs to, so a single code stands in for a whole stretch of countryside. Here the designation points to China County Road X167, and the design's subject is the regional infrastructure that connects places within a county. Its modern, signage-led style treats the road as a fact of navigation rather than a scene, which is why the piece feels informative and neutral.
Turning the Black Mug
A mug is read by turning it in the hand, and this design rewards that habit. The plate sits at the centre of the wall in the front view, then slides around the curve as the mug turns, much like a sign glimpsed from a passing car. The white field against the black mug makes the code read cleanly from across a table, so the road number stays legible while the drink is held close. It is a quiet piece of roadside typography for a morning cup.
- 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.