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Coat of arms of the Eerste Kamer - Black Coffee Mug

Coat of arms of the Eerste Kamer - Black Coffee Mug

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Coat of arms of the Eerste Kamer - Black Mug Design

This design reproduces the coat of arms of the Eerste Kamer, the Senate of the Netherlands, as a rampant gold lion set against a blue field.

Visual Elements & Composition

Gold and blue carry the whole design. The lion rears up on the left of the shield's field, its body and mane rendered in gold against a blue ground strewn with gold billets, the small heraldic bars that give the field its texture. The lion grips a sword in its right paw and a bundle of arrows in its left. Gold on blue reads crisply from a distance and holds its shape up close, so the figure stays legible whether you are looking at the whole mug or the detail of the claws.

Meaning & Symbolism

Each element is a statement. The lion stands for strength and courage. The sword, held in the right paw, is the power to defend the law. The seven arrows, held in the left, represent the seven original provinces of the Union of Utrecht, and their bundling is the argument for unity: separate shafts are easily broken, but a bound sheaf is not. The Eerste Kamer uses a version of the national arms of the Netherlands, the Rijkswapen, so the image speaks for Dutch governance and a long history of provinces choosing to act together.

On the Black Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, and this composition rewards turning. The lion faces one way and the arrows another, so each quarter-turn brings a different part of the story into view, and the sword and arrows reveal themselves in sequence rather than all at once. It is a design for the person who reads the label on the jar of biscuits and wants their morning coffee to come with a little civics lesson. Pour, turn, and let the lion keep watch over the first sip.

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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.