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About this design
China County Road X990
China County Road X990 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
A rounded white road-sign plate carries the bold route number X990, set dead centre on a field of black.
Visual Elements & Composition
The design is built from two colours, black and white, with white filling most of the frame. The dominant element is a rounded-rectangle plate with a rounded-corner border, and inside it the route designation X990 sits large and heavy, reading straight across. Nothing else competes. There are no illustrations, no background scenery and no decorative flourishes, only the plate, the numerals and the clean spacing around them. The result is flat, orderly and immediately legible, the way a road marker is meant to be read from a moving vehicle.
Meaning & Symbolism
The design centres on the alphanumeric identifier of China County Road X990, so the number itself is the subject. Route markers like this one are how travellers, drivers and cartographers tell one road from another, turning a stretch of tarmac into a named place on a map. The artwork draws on that role, presenting geography, travel and regional transit through the simplest possible language. It is a modern, minimalist tribute to a single road, where the sign does the talking.
Made for the Coffee Table Traveller
A mug is turned in the hand and read at close range, so the plate and its numerals arrive at the same scale as the morning's first sip. The round body gives the design a continuous band to sit across, and the black and white contrast stays crisp at that intimate distance. It is a fitting pick for anyone who has ever navigated by road number, or who simply enjoys a bit of cartographic wit with their coffee.
- 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.