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About this design
Zhejiang Expwy S47 sign no name
Zhejiang Expwy S47 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This is a flat, modern route marker for the S47 Provincial Expressway, the Huzhou-Hangzhou Expressway (湖杭高速) in Zhejiang Province, China, drawn in the clean, instructional style of the country's road signage.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green fills nearly three-quarters of the design, giving the piece its strong, immediate identity. A rounded rectangle anchors the layout, with a two-tone horizontal banner running through it. Yellow and white carry the lettering and the route designation, while a touch of dark grey adds structure to the edges. The characters 浙, 高 and 速 sit alongside the numeral and letters of S47, so the eye reads the route straight away. Nothing decorative competes with the information; every shape earns its place.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker identifies the S47 as a provincial expressway linking Huzhou and Hangzhou, two cities in Zhejiang. Its layout follows GB 5768, the national standard for road traffic signs and markings, so the same colour logic and geometry signal the same thing to every driver in China. Here the sign is a symbol of navigation itself: a small, precise promise that you are on the right road and heading where you meant to go.
Made for the Hand Around a Morning Cup
A mug is turned slowly in the hands, so this design reveals itself in stages. The green band and the white route shield wrap around the body as you rotate it, and the bold legibility that works from a passing car works just as well across the width of a handle. It suits the coffee lover who likes a bit of road trip in their daily routine, or the friend who has always been happiest with a map open on the passenger seat.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
- 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.