About this design
China Expwy G50 sign with name
China Expwy G50 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design reproduces a Chinese national expressway shield, the rounded-square marker that tells drivers which route they are on, and gives it the route number G50 and the name of the road.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green fills most of the field, with white setting out the border and lettering and a band of red across the top. The shield is flat and vector-clean, with no shading or texture to distract from its shapes. The Chinese characters for "national expressway" (国家高速) sit in the header, the large G50 numeral anchors the centre, and the name 沪渝高速 identifies the road beneath it. Everything is arranged for quick reading at a glance, which is how these signs are meant to work.
Meaning & Symbolism
The G50 designation belongs to the Shanghai–Chongqing Expressway, linking China's eastern commercial hub with its inland western metropolis. The Hu-Yu name, drawn from the first characters of Shanghai (沪) and Chongqing (渝), packs that whole journey into two characters. The shield format itself comes from the national highway numbering system, where the letter and number tell a driver the road's category and place in the network. Designed as a modern transit marker, the sign stands for movement, distance and the quiet order of a road system that carries goods and people across a whole country.
Made to Be Held Close
A shot glass is small and lifted at arm's length, usually at a table where people are gathered and about to raise a toast. The G50 shield suits that moment: its bold green field and crisp numerals read clearly from across the table, and the route it marks is one of the longest journeys in the country, so the sign turns a short pour into a reminder of distance travelled. It makes a cheeky conversation starter for anyone who has ever driven the long road between two great cities.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
- Also on
- 1 other mugs & glasses
- Printed
- When you order it
Compact, heavy-based shot glasses made from clear, restaurant-grade glass. One standard size (1.5 oz / ≈44.3 ml) — sturdy, stack-friendly, and built to handle frequent service without fuss.
These shot glasses feel solid in the hand thanks to a thick, weighty base that keeps them steady on busy bar tops. The walls are even and clear, giving a nice, unobstructed view of the pour; the rim is smoothed for comfortable sipping.
They’re engineered for regular use: consistent dimensions, dependable weight, and a simple silhouette that suits both casual venues and more formal tasting counters. Designed to perform rather than show off.
- Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and clean presentation.
- Capacity: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml) — standard shot measure.
- Base: heavy solid glass base that reduces tipping and improves balance.
- Construction: restaurant-grade durability for frequent handling and washing.
- Print-ready: suitable for single-sided print applications that withstand typical use.
Perfect for quick pours, samplers, and neat shots. Their compact footprint makes them easy to place on trays and tasting lines, while the heavier base keeps things steady during service.
- Bar service: quick, consistent pours — less wobble when carrying a tray of shots.
- Tastings: uniform size is handy for sampling flights or spirit tastings.
- Events: robust enough for pop-ups, festivals, and busy bartending shifts.
Storage tip: store upright and avoid tight stacking to protect rims and preserve clarity.
Dishwasher-safe for everyday cleaning — place on the top rack and use a normal household cycle. Repeated exposure to very high commercial temperatures can shorten glass life, so choose gentler programs where practical.
When you want to extend clarity and finish: hand-wash with warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft cloth; dry right away to avoid water spots. Handle by the body (not the rim) to reduce accidental chipping.
One size only: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml). Use the dimensions below for shelving, packaging, or tray planning.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 1.5 oz | |
|---|---|
| Height (in) | 2.40 |
| Top diameter (in) | 1.40 |
Note: dimensions are nominal; small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise stacking or packaging is required.