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MG-039
MG-039 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
MG-039 is a flat, minimal road sign: a single white pentagonal route marker, set on black, with the numerals MG 39 running across its face.
Visual Elements & Composition
The design is built from two colours only. Black and white split the field roughly four to one, with white dominating. The route marker sits centred and upright, its pentagonal outline reading instantly as a shield shape, the kind drawn to mark a numbered road. Inside it, the letters MG sit above the numeral 39, set in a clean, blocky typeface with no ornament. Nothing competes with the shield. The rendering is flat vector, with hard edges and no shading, so the sign reads as a diagram rather than a picture.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker is a navigational device: it tells a traveller they are on the right road. Here the sign carries a code rather than a destination. The MG prefix points to Minas Gerais, a Brazilian state known for its colonial towns, baroque churches and long artistic heritage, and the name ties the artwork to that landscape. The number 39 works as a sequence marker, one stop along a longer network. The result is a piece that treats the language of the highway as a quiet, modern emblem of place and journey, with the mystery built into its brevity.
Built for the Hand That Turns It
A mug is never seen all at once. You lift it, turn it, and the design arrives in pieces, so a shield on a curved body suits the object. The pentagon sits square in the field, and as the mug rotates in your hands the route number passes across your line of sight, like a sign glimpsed from a passing car. It is a fitting companion for the first coffee of the morning, when the road ahead is still unfamiliar and a little mysterious. Give it to someone who is always on the move, or who likes a brew with a bit of a story behind it.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Brazil
- Printed
- When you order it
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.
- Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
- Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
- 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.