About this design
Kokudou 346China
Kokudou 346China (China) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design is a red road shield carrying the route number G346, drawn as a flat, modern roadside marker.
Visual Elements & Composition
Red fills most of the frame, taking up roughly three quarters of the design. A rounded rectangle forms the shield, and a white inner border is set within it, so the eye reads a nested outline before it reaches the centre. The route number G346 sits in white at the centre, bold and evenly spaced. Black appears only as an absent accent, so the composition rests on a strict pairing of red and white. Nothing decorative interrupts the layout, which keeps the sign immediately legible.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route shield is a navigational promise: it tells travellers which road they are on and that the road is part of a numbered network. The title places the sign within Kokudou, the Japanese term for a national road, and the number 346 identifies this particular route. The design therefore stands for the ordinary, almost invisible work of wayfinding, the signs drivers glance at without thinking, elevated here into a deliberate subject. Its utilitarian character and modern flat style reflect the practical graphic language of road infrastructure.
Small Sign, Close Reading
A shot glass is small and picked up close, so the shield arrives at eye level in the hand rather than from across a room. The nested border and the bold number read clearly at that scale, and the red and white stand out against whatever is poured. Each shot turns the sign into a checkpoint on a longer journey, a cheeky nod to the roads that carry friends from one stop to the next.
- 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.