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China - The People's Republic (1980) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

China - The People's Republic (1980) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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China - The People's Republic (1980) - Black Mug Design

This design sets the title China - The People's Republic (1980) across a black field, making the name of a nation and a year the entire image.

Visual Elements & Composition

The design is typographic at its core. The words China, The People's Republic, and the numerals 1980 carry the composition, with no decorative flourishes competing for attention. The product listing identifies the piece as a map, so the lettering is organised as a geographic reference: the nation's name leads, its formal title follows, and the date closes the sequence. The black ground keeps the text legible and gives the layout a clean, archival quality.

Meaning & Symbolism

The People's Republic of China is the formal name of the state founded in 1949 under the Chinese Communist Party, and the year 1980 places the design at a turning point. That year, the country was in the early stages of its reform and opening-up policy, and the first Special Economic Zones were established, including Shenzhen. The design does not illustrate these events. Its power lies in naming them, so the viewer is pointed toward a specific nation at a specific moment in its modern history.

Holding the Story in Your Hand

A mug is turned in the hand as it is drunk from, so the lettering moves with every sip. The title wraps around the curve of the vessel, and the name of the country and the year appear and disappear as the mug rotates. Its scale suits a quiet moment with a hot drink and a piece of history, read one line at a time. Whoever receives this mug will find a reference point for global history in an everyday object.

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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.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. 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.