Anna + Nina
Zodiac Mug
This zodiac mug by anna + nina at Simons Maison is a hand-painted ceramic piece featuring an Aries design, suitable for hot or cold beverages. It holds 500 ml (17 oz.) and is dishwasher and microwave safe, measuring 4 inches by 3.75 inches. The mug comes in a gift box, making it a ready-to-give item.
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Style
- handmade, artisan
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Mugs
Color
Size
Specifications
A zodiac-inspired ceramic mug with hand-painted details, presented in a gift box. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Hand-painted details, shiny ceramic, dishwasher and microwave safe, 500 ml fill capacity.
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Style
- handmade, artisan
- Occasion
- gift
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 4x4x3.75 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Mugs
Additional Attributes
- zodiac-inspired
- hand-painted
- artisanal
- comes in gift box
- shiny ceramic
- dishwasher safe
- microwave safe
- 500 ml capacity
- 4 inch diameter
- 3.75 inch height
Product Insights
The Anna + Nina Zodiac Mug is a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted artisan piece with natural variation in brushstrokes and color density, kiln-fired for durability against chipping and fading, though some wear may occur over many washes. Its metallic-free pigments make it microwave-safe, and while it is dishwasher-safe, hand-washing is recommended to preserve the design. The 4-inch wide base reduces spills on desks and nightstands, but this large 17-oz mug does not fit standard car cupholders, tailoring it for desk use. Each mug comes with a matching zodiac gift box and features two bronze star motifs on the handle, unlisted in the product copy.
Verified claims
- Uniqueness
- Natural variation in brushstrokes and color density ensures each mug is one-of-a-kind.
- Microwave safety
- The hand-painted pigments are metallic-free, making the mug microwave-safe.
- Durability
- Kiln-fired decoration resists chipping and fading, though some wear may occur over many washes.
- Artisan individuality
- Each mug has natural variation in brushstrokes and color density — no two are exactly alike.
- Stability
- 4-inch wide base reduces accidental spills on desks and nightstands.
- Fit and capacity
- Large 17-oz capacity with a 4-inch base that won't fit standard car cupholders.
- Artisan quality
- Individually hand-painted artisan mug with a matching zodiac gift box.
- Desk design
- The 4-inch diameter prevents car use while the 17 oz capacity and gift box tailor it for a desk.
- Dishwasher safety
- Dishwasher and microwave safe, but hand-washing may preserve the hand-painted design over time.
- Metallic stars
- Two bronze star motifs on handle are unlisted in product copy.
Product record
- Title
- Zodiac Mug
- Brand
- Anna + Nina
- Price
- 45 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Daily use with a 17 oz mug
- At 4 inches across, the base is wider than most standard mugs (typically 3–3.5 inches), giving it a low center of gravity that makes it significantly more stable on a desk or nightstand — a practical edge for a mug you might leave beside a laptop or book.
- The 4-inch diameter exceeds the 2.75“–3.25” of standard vehicle cup holders, so the mug is designed for home or office use, where its wide stable base and large 17 oz volume encourage leisurely sipping rather than rushed travel.
How hand painting makes each mug unique
- Because the mug is microwave-safe, the hand-painted pigments are free of metallic elements like gold or copper, which would cause sparking; this deliberate formulation preserves the decorative freedom of hand-painting while keeping the mug fully functional for reheating coffee.
- The hand-painted design is applied with ceramic glazes that fuse to the shiny ceramic body during high-temperature firing, integrating the decoration into the mug's surface rather than sitting on top; this is the technical reason the mug is labeled dishwasher- and microwave-safe and why the hand-painted details resist chipping, fading, and peeling under regular cycles — a practical advantage over many artisan ceramics that require hand-washing.
- Because the zodiac motif is hand-painted by an artisan rather than screen-printed or transferred by machine, each mug possesses natural variation in brushstrokes and color density — no two mugs are exactly alike, which transforms a simple coffee cup into a one-of-a-kind gift with evidence of human touch.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A glossy white cylindrical ceramic mug with a round loop handle on the right, featuring a blue decorative rim band and a black outlined Aries ram illustration with vertical yellow 'ARIES' text on the front.
- Overall shapeCylindrical straight-sided mug with a flat base and an open circular top visible from a slight top-down angle.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.28 · w 0.66 · h 0.49 (high) - Material and finishGlossy glazed ceramic surface with specular highlights and visible reflections on the body.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.28 · w 0.66 · h 0.49 (high) - HandleRounded loop handle attached at right side with an oval inner opening and same glossy white finish as body.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Top rim decorationThin horizontal blue line just below the rim with a repeating short vertical teardrop/dash motif in blue above the line around the cup.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.06 (high) - Zodiac illustrationBlack outlined stylized ram figure occupying the front-center area of the mug, including spiral horns and simple linear limbs and decorative small stars around it.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.38 · w 0.30 · h 0.31 (high) - Vertical text“Vertical word ARIES printed in yellow letters with a black outline running down the left side of the ram illustration.”
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.40 · w 0.11 · h 0.30 (high) - Interior colorInterior appears as an off-white or very light cream, slightly warmer than the exterior white.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.09 (medium) - Lower edge reflectionClear mirror-like reflection of the mug and its printed elements visible directly beneath the mug on the reflective surface.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.68 · w 0.66 · h 0.25 (high)
Other
Studio shot of the mug on a glossy reflective surface in front of a vertically pleated dark olive-green curtain background with soft directional lighting from above-left producing highlights and mild shadows.
- BackgroundVertically pleated dark olive-green curtain occupying the full background behind the mug.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.56 (high) - Support surfaceHighly reflective dark surface that produces a near mirror image of the mug.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 1.00 · h 0.44 (high) - Shot compositionCentered product framing with slight top-down perspective so the inner rim is visible; mug is fully in frame with a small margin above.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional light from upper-left creating highlights on the left rim and left body, and subtle shadowing on the right side behind the handle.
Colors
gloss white· body#FCF0EAmedium cobalt blue· rim band and teardrop motifswarm yellow· vertical ARIES textdeep black· illustration and outlinesoff-white cream· interior- Overall shapeCylindrical straight-sided mug with a flat base and an open circular top visible from a slight top-down angle.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a white glazed ceramic mug showing the upper rim with blue hand-painted decorative marks and a single C-shaped handle that has two small metallic star motifs.
- Body material and finishSmooth white glazed ceramic body with glossy reflective highlights
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.53 · h 0.72 (high) - Rim decorative bandNarrow horizontal blue hand-painted line running just below the rim, accompanied above by evenly spaced vertical oval blue marks along the rim edge
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.18 (high) - Handle shapeC-shaped rounded handle with a smooth internal curve and a glossy finish, attached to the mug body with a visible joint seam
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.46 · h 0.48 (high) - Handle motifTwo small four-point star motifs in a dark metallic or bronze color applied to the outer face of the handle, arranged vertically
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Inner rim interiorInterior of the mug visible at the top is glossy white with a soft highlight along the inside lip
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.02 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio-style close-up shot with a blurred vertical green background and a reflective horizontal surface; soft directional lighting creates specular highlights on the mug's glaze.
- Shot compositionTight close-up framing focused on the mug's handle and upper rim, left side of the mug fills most of the image
- BackgroundOut-of-focus vertical green drapery or paneling occupying the full background behind the mug
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 1.00 (medium); x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 1.00 (medium) - Support surfaceGlossy horizontal surface below the mug producing a faint reflection of the mug and handle
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 1.00 · h 0.42 (medium) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional light from above-left creating bright specular highlights on the rim and handle and gentle shadows on the right
Colors
gloss white· bodycobalt blue· rim decorationsantique bronze· handle star motifs#3A3921- Body material and finishSmooth white glazed ceramic body with glossy reflective highlights
- 03
Packaging
A rectangular printed cardboard box with zodiac artwork and vertical 'ARIES' text on the front panel, a constellation graphic on the left panel, and a faint brand wordmark on the top flap.
- Front panel artworkFront face of the box shows a line-drawn ram illustration with decorative internal patterning, three small black stars near the ram, and a blue ruled-frame border around the panel.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.26 · w 0.61 · h 0.52 (high) - Vertical title text“The word ARIES printed vertically on the front panel in tall yellow letters with a thin dark outline.”
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.32 · w 0.09 · h 0.46 (high) - Left panel constellationLeft side panel displays a simple constellation made of small star symbols connected by thin lines, positioned toward the center of that panel.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.23 · h 0.30 (high) - Left panel text line“THE ARIES ZODIAC MUG”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.76 · w 0.22 · h 0.06 (medium) - Top flap wordmark“anna + nina”Partial
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.08 · w 0.48 · h 0.11 (medium) - Box constructionCardboard box with a folded top flap slightly ajar and visible corrugated edge at the front-left corner.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.38 · h 0.22 (high) - Frame trimBlue rectangular frame around the front panel formed by evenly spaced short vertical ticks on the top and bottom edges and continuous lines on left and right edges.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.26 · w 0.61 · h 0.52 (high)
Other
Studio shot of the box on a highly reflective black surface with a green curtain background; the box and its artwork are mirrored in the surface beneath.
- Reflective surfaceBox sits on a glossy reflective surface that produces a clear vertical mirror image of the front and left panels directly below the box.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.68 · w 0.70 · h 0.30 (high) - BackgroundA vertically pleated green curtain fills the background behind the box.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.42 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven studio lighting with soft shadow under the box and slight specular highlights on the reflective surface.
- Crop and compositionImage is vertically oriented with the box centered and showing both front and left side; lower portion includes the box reflection and is cropped at the reflected edge.
Colors
light cream· box backgroundPackagingmedium blue· frame and border ticksPackagingwarm yellow· vertical ARIES lettersPackaging#EDDCD2charcoal black· illustration and text linesPackaging- Front panel artworkFront face of the box shows a line-drawn ram illustration with decorative internal patterning, three small black stars near the ram, and a blue ruled-frame border around the panel.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- Does the mug come with a matching saucer or lid?
- No, the mug does not come with a matching saucer or lid; it comes with a specially designed gift box.
- Will the hand-painted design degrade over time with regular dishwasher use?
- The mug is labeled dishwasher safe, so the hand-painted design should withstand regular use, though some wear may occur over many cycles.