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  • A blue stylized swallow emblem centered on an orange field, with Japanese characters for the city name below.
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Flag of Nagaoka Niigata fringed (Japan) Pint Glass 16oz

Flag of Nagaoka Niigata fringed (Japan) Pint Glass 16oz

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Flag of Nagaoka Niigata fringed (Japan) Pint Glass 16oz

This design reproduces the municipal flag of Nagaoka, a city in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, built around the city's own emblem and finished with a decorative fringed edge.

Visual Elements & Composition

Orange fills most of the field, roughly seven parts in ten, with yellow taking up about a fifth and blue the final tenth. The layout is a single rectangle with the emblem placed at its centre, so nothing competes with it. The emblem is a flat, stylised swallow silhouette set within a circle, rendered in clean vector shapes with no shading. The fringe runs along the flag's edge and gives the rectangle a ceremonial finish. Three characters, 長, 岡 and 市, sit within the design and spell out the city's name, so the flag reads as both an image and a label.

Meaning & Symbolism

Municipal flags in Japan work as compact statements of civic identity, and this one follows that tradition. The swallow and the circle form the emblem the city chose to represent itself, and the bold orange, yellow and blue give it the immediate recognisability that vexillology prizes. The modern flat style reflects the era in which the emblem was adopted, while the fringe borrows from the formal banners used for ceremonial occasions. Taken together, the design is a clear record of how Nagaoka presents itself to the world.

On the Mixing Glass

A mixing glass is built to be held in one hand and turned as you work, so the design wraps a surface that is always moving and always in view. The emblem sits centrally, which means it stays visible from every angle as the glass is lifted and tilted. The bold colour blocks read clearly at a glance across a bar cart or a kitchen counter. For anyone with a connection to Nagaoka, or a fondness for flags and the stories they tell, this piece turns an everyday drinking vessel into a small piece of civic heraldry.

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Clear 16 oz (≈0.47 L) pint glasses made from solid glass with a heavy base for steady placement. Narrower at the bottom for an easier grip and balanced feel — durable, dishwasher-safe, and ideal for both serving and mixing.

These pints are crafted from 100% clear glass that showcases the drink inside — color, clarity and carbonation are all visible. A heavier, solid base reduces tipping and gives the glass a satisfying weight in the hand while the gently tapered body makes holding and carrying more comfortable.

Built to last, the construction resists chipping under normal use and is suitable for busy service environments as well as retail display. One-sided print work reads bright against the clear surface; the overall aesthetic is clean and modern.

  • Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and gloss.
  • Capacity: 16 oz (standard U.S. pint / ≈0.47 L).
  • Base: heavy solid glass base reduces tipping and improves balance.
  • Shape: narrower bottom for a comfortable grip and easier carrying.
  • Durability: dishwasher-safe and built for regular use.

Use these glasses for draft pours, mixed drinks, iced beverages and more. Their clear walls show off color and bubbles, which makes them a great choice for menus, tasting flights, and bars where presentation matters.

  1. Serving: ideal for beers, sodas, iced teas and cocktails served cold.
  2. Mixing: also works as a simple mixing glass for shaken or stirred cocktails in casual settings.
  3. Display: clean silhouette fits behind bars, on shelves, or on retail racks.

Quick tip: because the base is heavier, these glasses feel stable on trays and counters — handy when serving multiple drinks at once.

These glasses are dishwasher-safe; place them on the top rack and use a regular household cycle. For best longevity, avoid stacking them tightly and steer clear of high-heat commercial wash cycles when possible.

Hand wash with warm water and mild dish soap when you want to preserve maximum clarity and avoid sudden temperature shocks. Handle by the body, not just the rim, to reduce the chance of accidental chipping.

One size: 16 oz (≈0.47 L). Below are product dimensions to help with shelving, storage, and packaging choices.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

16 oz
Height (in) 5.90
Rim diameter (in) 3.40
Bottom diameter (in) 2.30

Note: dimensions are nominal — small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise fitment or stacking is required.