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About this design
China County Road X454
China County Road X454 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
A bold, minimal road marker sits centred on a clean white field, with the route number X454 set in heavy black characters inside a rounded-rectangle border.
Visual Elements & Composition
The design is built from very few parts. White fills roughly nine-tenths of the field, leaving the black to take up only a small share, and that black appears in two places: the thick numerals and the outline of the rounded frame around them. Nothing competes with the identifier. The letter X and the three digits 454 are set side by side with even spacing, so the sign reads in a single glance. The flat vector drawing has no gradients, shadows or decoration, and the symmetry of the rounded border keeps the whole composition calm and level.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker exists to tell travellers where they are and which way the road runs. Here the code X454 names a single County Road in China, and the rounded-rectangle frame is the familiar shape of regional wayfinding signage, where a short code does the work of a longer place name. The artwork borrows that language of transit documentation and turns it into an object of quiet geography. It celebrates the idea that every road, however small, carries its own identity on a map.
Life on the Mug
A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the sign rotates past the eye with every sip, and the frame and numerals stay legible from any angle of the wrap. It makes a good companion for a morning drive, a cup held between errands, or a reminder of a road that matters to someone. For the traveller who keeps their own map of places, this sign is the one to reach for first.
- 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.