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About this design
China road sign 路 49a
China road sign 路 49a (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Chinese expressway exit sign, with the white exit number 113 set inside a dark green panel that reads as a route marker at a glance.
Visual Elements & Composition
Dark green fills most of the field, with white taking up most of the rest, and black appears only as a small accent. The sign is built from a rounded rectangle wrapped in a double-line white border, so the eye settles on the panel first. Inside it, the characters 出口 sit above a white oval holding the numeral 113. The layout is centred and flat, with crisp edges and no decoration beyond the lettering itself, which gives the piece the clean, legible quality of real roadside signage.
Meaning & Symbolism
The sign tells a driver where to leave the road, and the number 113 names the exit in a network of numbered routes. The designation 路 49a points to the road system the sign belongs to, which makes the artwork a small piece of Chinese transport typography. Its visual language is the modern utilitarian style of official directional signs: function first, with every element serving quick reading at speed. That is why it carries a sense of travel and orientation rather than sentiment.
On the Black Coffee Mug
A mug is turned in the hand and read from a fixed spot on the handle side, so the exit panel rotates into view one section at a time as you drink. Set against black, the green panel and white numeral stand out as a route marker would, and the composition holds together as you turn the cup. It is a fitting pick for anyone who has spent long hours on the road and still finds a clean exit sign satisfying.
- 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.