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Mediterranean Seafloor (1982) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

Mediterranean Seafloor (1982) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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Mediterranean Seafloor (1982) - Black Mug Design

This design takes the form of a map of the Mediterranean seafloor, drawn in the early 1980s and set against the dark background of the mug.

Visual Elements & Composition

The composition is built around the seabed itself. Marine subject matter fills the field, with the Mediterranean and its underwater terrain as the central subjects. The design reads as a map first, so its layout is organised by geography and depth rather than by a single focal figure. Against the black base, the artwork has a quiet, cartographic character that rewards a slow look.

Meaning & Symbolism

A seafloor map is a record of how people once pictured the sea's hidden ground. The design belongs to the 1980s, when marine survey and underwater exploration were gaining a wider public audience, and it carries that era's optimism about what lay beneath the waves. It pays tribute to aquatic life and to the historical underwater environments that these charts tried to capture. Its themes are the ocean, the vintage, and the marine, and together they make the piece a nostalgic look at the sea as a place still being discovered.

Turned in the Hand

A mug is a object you turn while you drink, so the map shifts as the cup moves. The handle sets the orientation, and each turn brings a different stretch of seabed into view. Dark ground makes the chart feel like something found at the bottom of a sea, a fitting companion for a slow morning or a long conversation. For anyone who collects vintage ocean motifs or marine history, it is a small, daily way to keep an old map close.

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Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.

These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.

They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.

  • Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
  • Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
  • Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
  • Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
  • Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.

These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.

Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.

These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.

Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.

Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.

Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz 15 oz
Height (in) 3.86 4.72
Diameter (in) 3.35 3.35
Diameter with handle (in) 4.72 5.12

Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.