Ceramic Mug, (11oz, 15oz) - Vintage Dorid Nudibranchs

Exclusive Undersea Naturalist Design.

These ceramic mugs shirt feature vintage dorid nudibranchs painted by the Japanese artist Kumataro Ito. He was the chief illustrator for the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries survey of the aquatic resources of the Philippines islands (1907 – 1910).  Ito was aboard the expedition's vessel, USS Albatross to record the colors and patterns of live nudibranchs and fishes when freshly collected, as preserved specimens quickly lost their colors and color photography of the era was not practical for field work.  Overall, he visited the ship three times for a total of 16 months drawing and painting. Once the expedition ended, Ito would travel to Washington, D.C. and stay a year preparing the final illustrations.

Dorids are one of the major nudibranchs subgroups.  They are characterized by having an oblong body with the upper portion covered by the mantle and the lower portion consisting of a flattened, muscular foot.  The mantle may have bumps and tubercles that store defensive toxins. Also located on the dorsal surface are a circular arrangement of gills and a pair rhinophores located on the top of the head. Rhinophores contain chemosensory organs.

Perfect for biology enthusiasts, mollusk maniacs, marine life lovers, scuba divers, snorkelers, and nudibranch devotees.

Warm-up with a nice cuppa out of this customized ceramic coffee mug. Personalize it with cool designs, photos or logos to make that "aaahhh!" moment even better. It’s BPA and Lead-free, microwave & dishwasher-safe, and made of white, durable ceramic in 11-ounce and 15-ounce sizes. Thanks to the advanced printing tech, your designs come to life with incredibly vivid colors – the perfect gift for coffee, tea, and chocolate lovers.

.: These mugs are made with durable white ceramic so that your prints can stand out.
.: Available in two sizes: 11oz (0.33 l) and 15oz (0.44 l)
.: All mugs feature a comfortable C-handle and a shiny finish so that they're both easy to use and great to look at.
.: Drink confidently on a daily basis as all mugs are lead and BPA-free.

GPSR information: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, [email protected], 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY

Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and UK as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Care instructions: Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap

GPSR information: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, [email protected], 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY

Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and UK as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Care instructions: Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap