About this design
G4511China Expwy
G4511China Expwy (China) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design reproduces a Chinese national expressway route shield, the green-and-white sign that marks the G4511 route on the Chinese National Expressway Network.
Visual Elements & Composition
Dark green fills most of the frame, with a white-bordered rounded-square badge at its centre. A red band runs across the top of the badge and carries the characters 国家高速, meaning "national expressway." Below it, the route number appears in bold white, split into G45 and 11, which together read as G4511. The layout is flat and symmetrical, with no decoration beyond the sign itself, so the number is the first thing the eye lands on.
Meaning & Symbolism
Each element of the shield carries a specific job. The G prefix identifies a national expressway, the four digits place the route within the national numbering system, and the Chinese characters name the road in the language drivers read on the ground. The lower Chinese text, 龙河高速, names the Longhe Expressway, the road this designation identifies. The design is a record of how China labels its highways: a single standardised code that tells a driver where a route belongs in a network of thousands of kilometres.
Cut for the Shot Glass
A shot glass is small and held close, usually raised in one hand and read from above at a glance. The green field and central badge suit that distance. The white border and bold numerals stay legible as the glass turns, and the red header band sits where the eye finds it first. Pour, lift, and the route number is right there in your hand, as clear as a sign at the roadside.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
- Printed
- When you order it
Compact, heavy-based shot glasses made from clear, restaurant-grade glass. One standard size (1.5 oz / ≈44.3 ml) — sturdy, stack-friendly, and built to handle frequent service without fuss.
These shot glasses feel solid in the hand thanks to a thick, weighty base that keeps them steady on busy bar tops. The walls are even and clear, giving a nice, unobstructed view of the pour; the rim is smoothed for comfortable sipping.
They’re engineered for regular use: consistent dimensions, dependable weight, and a simple silhouette that suits both casual venues and more formal tasting counters. Designed to perform rather than show off.
- Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and clean presentation.
- Capacity: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml) — standard shot measure.
- Base: heavy solid glass base that reduces tipping and improves balance.
- Construction: restaurant-grade durability for frequent handling and washing.
- Print-ready: suitable for single-sided print applications that withstand typical use.
Perfect for quick pours, samplers, and neat shots. Their compact footprint makes them easy to place on trays and tasting lines, while the heavier base keeps things steady during service.
- Bar service: quick, consistent pours — less wobble when carrying a tray of shots.
- Tastings: uniform size is handy for sampling flights or spirit tastings.
- Events: robust enough for pop-ups, festivals, and busy bartending shifts.
Storage tip: store upright and avoid tight stacking to protect rims and preserve clarity.
Dishwasher-safe for everyday cleaning — place on the top rack and use a normal household cycle. Repeated exposure to very high commercial temperatures can shorten glass life, so choose gentler programs where practical.
When you want to extend clarity and finish: hand-wash with warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft cloth; dry right away to avoid water spots. Handle by the body (not the rim) to reduce accidental chipping.
One size only: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml). Use the dimensions below for shelving, packaging, or tray planning.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 1.5 oz | |
|---|---|
| Height (in) | 2.40 |
| Top diameter (in) | 1.40 |
Note: dimensions are nominal; small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise stacking or packaging is required.