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About this design
MG-177
MG-177 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a flat, graphic route marker: a pentagonal shield with a black border, carrying the numerals and letters that identify a state highway in Brazil.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the artwork, covering most of its surface, with black providing the outline and the lettering. The shield is a pentagon, and a thin inner border line runs parallel to its edge, so the shape reads like a badge set inside a frame. The letters MG sit above the number 177, both set in bold, plain type with nothing decorative added. The composition is stripped back to shape, contrast and text, which gives the design its crisp, instantly readable look.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker belongs to the road-signage system of Minas Gerais, the Brazilian state whose initials form the MG prefix. Each route in that system carries a designation of this kind, so the sign tells a driver where they are and which road they are on. Taken out of the roadside context, the badge becomes a compact emblem of Brazilian travel and of the everyday signage that guides people across a region.
Made for the Mug
A mug is held in the hand and turned slowly while the coffee cools, so the shield passes across the eye in pieces rather than all at once. The pentagon's corners and the bold 177 catch the light as the cup rotates, and the high-contrast black and white stays legible from the handle side as well as the front. It is a fitting design for someone who likes a long drive, a road trip story, or a map on the kitchen wall, and the cup gives that sign a place to be read every morning.
- 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.