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Flag of Lima Peru - Color Changing Mug 11oz

Flag of Lima Peru - Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Flag of Lima (Peru) - Color Morphing Mug Design

This is the official flag of Lima, Peru, a heraldic emblem built around a gold field and a central coat of arms that has represented the city since the Spanish crown granted it.

Visual Elements & Composition

Gold dominates the composition, filling most of the field and giving the whole piece a warm, sunlit weight. Against it sits a blue shield bearing three golden crowns and a star, with black and red accents picking out the heraldry. Two crowned eagles flank the shield, one on each side, so the arrangement reads as balanced and formal. The Latin motto Hoc signum vere regum est runs across the design, and fragments of it, including HOC, SIG, VERE, REGUM and EST, remain legible within the artwork. The style is clean digital illustration, with crisp edges that keep the heraldry sharp.

Meaning & Symbolism

The gold ground refers to the Amancae flower, a golden bloom native to the hills that surround the city. The three crowns and star commemorate Lima's founding on the Day of the Epiphany, when the Three Kings are honoured. The motto translates as "Truly this is the sign of the kings," a claim to royal favour that the city carried with pride. The eagles honour Queen Joanna I of Castile and Emperor Charles V, the two monarchs tied to the flag's grant by Spanish Royal Decree in 1537. Gold and blue together carry the prestige, majesty and civic pride the emblem was designed to express.

Crowns, Gold and the Turning Cup

A mug is held and turned in the hand, so the crest is seen in pieces, rotating past the eye with each sip. The gold field becomes the first thing you notice when the cup warms, as the hidden design rises to meet a hot drink. Those crowns and eagles then stand in front of you in the morning, a small, cheeky piece of royal ceremony for your coffee.

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Color-changing ceramic mugs with a glossy finish, black exterior, and white interior. Available in one size: 11 oz (≈330 ml). Heat-reactive coating reveals your custom design when filled with hot liquid. BPA- and lead-free, with a comfortable C-handle.

This mug brings a playful twist to the daily coffee or tea ritual. At room temperature, it looks like a simple black mug with a glossy finish. But add a hot beverage, and your chosen design fades into view, showing vivid colors against the white interior.

The ceramic body is durable enough for repeated use, while the C-shaped handle balances comfort and grip. Printing uses sublimation techniques that fuse color into the heat-reactive surface for crisp results when the design appears.

  • Material: ceramic with glossy black exterior and white interior.
  • Size: one standard size, 11 oz (≈330 ml).
  • Finish: glossy glaze with heat-sensitive surface.
  • Printing: sublimation process produces crisp, vibrant colors.
  • Safety: BPA-free and lead-free, suitable for everyday drinks.
  • Effect: design is faintly visible when cold, fully revealed when hot.

Perfect as a novelty gift or a fun personal mug, the heat-reactive design makes coffee breaks more engaging. It works well for morning coffee, afternoon tea, or hot chocolate.

  1. Daily routine: fill with any hot beverage to reveal your chosen artwork.
  2. Gifting: the “magic” reveal makes it a memorable present for birthdays, holidays, or office exchanges.
  3. Office use: sparks conversation while still being practical for everyday drinks.

Note: for best results, avoid designs that rely heavily on deep black backgrounds, as they may blend with the mug’s surface when cold.

Unlike standard mugs, color-changing mugs require gentler care to preserve the heat-reactive coating. Hand-wash only — avoid the dishwasher and abrasive scrubbers, which can damage the finish and reduce the effect.

The mug is safe for short microwave use when heating liquids, but repeated high-heat cycles may shorten the lifespan of the coating. Always allow the mug to cool before washing.

Available in one classic size: 11 oz (approximately 330 ml). It’s large enough for most standard coffee makers and fits comfortably in most cabinets.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz
Height (in) 3.78
Diameter (in) 3.23
Diameter w/ handle (in) 4.76

Note: measurements are approximate; slight variations may occur due to manufacturing tolerances.