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Russian Passport (External) - Black Coffee Mug

Russian Passport (External) - Black Coffee Mug

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Russian Passport (External) - Black Mug Design

This design renders the outer cover of a Russian passport as a flat, formal graphic, with the national coat of arms at its centre.

Visual Elements & Composition

Burgundy fills most of the artwork, about 85 per cent of its colour, with gold making up the rest. The gold picks out the heraldic details: a double-headed eagle, a crown above it, and a shield carrying a horseman. Clean vector shapes, a shield and a rectangular cover frame, keep the layout orderly. The lettering reads РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ and RUSSIAN FEDERATION, with ПАСПОРТ and PASSPORT beneath, so the document is named in both Russian and English.

Meaning & Symbolism

The double-headed eagle has been a Russian state emblem for centuries, taken up from Byzantine heraldry, and it stands for a power that watches east and west at once. The crown signals sovereignty. The horseman on the shield is St George, who appears on the arms of Moscow and of Russia. Together these motifs make the cover read as a statement of national identity, the formal language governments use to present themselves. The flat, modern execution sits on top of much older symbols, so the design belongs to the tradition of document art rather than to souvenir travel imagery alone.

Why It Works on a Mug

A mug is held close and turned in the hand. The eagle's two heads come round as you rotate it, and the burgundy field fills your view while the coffee cools. It is a warm, slightly cheeky nod to someone with a stack of travel stories, or a sense of humour about border queues, and it gives the gift a clear point of view on where they have been or where they are headed.

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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.