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About this design
China Expwy G9221 sign with name old
China Expwy G9221 sign with name old (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Chinese national expressway route marker, the G9221 sign, carrying an older naming convention for the road it identifies.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the artwork, covering most of the field, with white and red picked out as the secondary colours. The sign is a rounded rectangle framed by a white border, and its contents are arranged in horizontal bands so each line reads cleanly at a glance. The flat vector treatment keeps every edge crisp. The Chinese characters 国家高速 (national expressway), the route number G9221, and 杭甬高速 (Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway) stack in that order, so the hierarchy of information is immediate.
Meaning & Symbolism
The G-prefix marks a route in China's national expressway network, and the number locates this road within that system. The Hangzhou-Ningbo label names the corridor it serves, linking two of the economic hubs of Zhejiang Province. The older naming convention shown here records how these routes were identified under earlier infrastructure standards, which makes the sign a small document of how the network was once labelled.
Designed to Be Read Going Round
A mug is turned in the hand as you drink, so the sign never sits still in front of you. Each sip brings the next band of text round into view, the route number arriving just as the cup comes back to your lips. The rounded rectangle suits a curved vessel, and the white border keeps the green field distinct against the black finish. It is a good companion for a long drive, a morning commute, or a café table where someone is always planning the next trip.
- 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.