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  • Roman Empire (1997) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Roman Empire (1997) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Roman Empire (1997) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Roman Empire (1997) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Roman Empire (1997) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
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Roman Empire (1997) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

Roman Empire (1997) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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Roman Empire (1997) - Black Mug Design

This design is a map of the Roman Empire, laid out as a single sweeping view of the lands that once answered to Rome, with the Mediterranean at its centre.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map sits on a black field, so the land and sea shapes read as lighter forms floating in darkness. The Mediterranean forms the hub of the composition, with the coastlines of Italy, Greece, North Africa and the Levant bending around it. Borders, place names and the line of the frontiers give the piece its structure, and the empire's sprawl reads as a shape that is wider than it is tall. Text and lettering are kept small, so the eye moves across the geography before it reaches the labels.

Meaning & Symbolism

A map of Rome is a map of reach. The empire stretched from Britain to Mesopotamia and held the Mediterranean as its inland sea, and the design asks you to take in that scale at once. Maps of this kind were drawn to show authority: where the roads ran, where the legions stood, and where the frontier pressed against other peoples. Printing the empire in 1997 also places it in the long tradition of Roman-themed reference maps, which turned a vanished state into something you could hang on a wall and study over coffee.

Made for the Hand

A mug is turned in the hand, so this map never shows all at once. Rotate it slowly and the coastlines slide past the handle, one region at a time, until the whole Mediterranean has made its circuit. The C-shaped handle sets the grip, and the print wraps the curved body from one side to the other, which suits a map that has always been about the edges of a territory as much as its middle.

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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.