About this design
Kokudou 602China
Kokudou 602China (China) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design is a flat, confident piece of road signage: a red rounded rectangle carrying a single white designation, G602, set inside a white inner border.
Visual Elements & Composition
Red fills almost the entire field, with white taking up the rest as a nested rounded-rectangle border and the letter-and-numeral marking at its centre. There is no background, shadow or ornament. The shapes are simple and evenly spaced, so the eye settles on the marking straight away. The rendering is flat vector work, with crisp edges and no texture, which gives the piece the clean, functional look of a sign rather than a painting.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker like this one tells drivers which numbered road they are on. The Kokudou designation refers to Japan's national route system, and the title's "China" points to the Chūgoku region, where G602 is found. The design belongs to the utilitarian tradition of road signage, where the aim is instant recognition: a colour, a shape and a number that can be read at a glance from a moving vehicle. Its meaning is practical, not decorative, and that plainness is the point.
Why It Suits This Glass
A shot glass is small and held close, so this design reads differently here than it would on a wall. The sign's bold red and single numeral condense into a compact emblem that sits in the hand and is seen from above as the glass is raised. The whole composition is so economical that it still works at this scale, turning a roadside marker into a quiet conversation piece for anyone who has ever followed a route number across the map.
- 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.