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About this design
China Expwy G9813 sign with name
China Expwy G9813 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Chinese national expressway route marker, the green shield-and-panel sign that guides drivers along route G9813.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green fills most of the field, with white taking up the rounded border that frames the panel. A red header band sits across the top, and the layout is centred and flat, with no shading or decoration to pull the eye away from the information. The Chinese characters 国家高速 (national expressway) appear in the header, and the route number G9813 is set large and bold as the main element. Beneath it, 万洋高速 names the Wanyang Expressway. Every element is placed for quick reading at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
The sign is a piece of wayfinding. China's national expressway network uses the G prefix for its numbered routes, so the designation tells a driver exactly where they stand in the network before any named road is read. The red band marks the category, the green field signals a route sign, and the white frame sets the lettering apart. The look belongs to modern road infrastructure, where clarity and consistency matter more than ornament, and the artwork celebrates that practical logic of navigation.
Turning the Route in Your Hand
A mug is turned as it is lifted, so the panel rolls around the body as you drink. The wide, horizontal lettering and the rounded frame suit that slow rotation: the route number comes into view, passes the handle, and returns. For anyone who loves a road trip or a long drive with a hot drink, this is a fitting souvenir of the highways that carry travellers across the country.
- 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.