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Poland - The Face and Faith 2 (1982) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

Poland - The Face and Faith 2 (1982) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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Poland - The Face and Faith 2 (1982) - Black Mug Design

This design takes its name from a single pairing: a country, Poland, and two of the most personal things a person can show the world, a face and a faith.

Visual Elements & Composition

The record for this artwork gives its title, its 1982 date and its subject words, but no detailed inventory of colours or shapes. What it does establish is the structure of the piece. The "Map" notation in its title points to a cartographic or graphic reference, so the composition reads as a considered arrangement rather than a loose illustration. The image is built around the idea of a face, set against the wider frame of a nation.

Meaning & Symbolism

The work sits in 1982 Poland, a year when national identity and private belief carried real weight. Its subjects, identity, culture and heritage, are the themes that people in that period lived with daily. The face stands for the individual, and the faith stands for what the individual holds in common with others. Put together, the title suggests a portrait of a people as much as a portrait of a person, and the mood the record assigns it is reflective, which fits that kind of quiet, weighty statement.

Turned in Your Hands

A mug is a thing you handle. You wrap your fingers around it, turn it to find the side you want, and look at the same surface again and again over a slow first coffee. That repetition suits an image built on a face and a faith, because it asks to be looked at more than once. The design sits on the body of the mug where your eye lands between sips, so it becomes part of the morning routine rather than something glanced at once and forgotten. For anyone who knows the history behind that 1982 title, the mug turns a moment of national memory into a daily companion.

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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.