A gentleman's mug will keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold for extended lengths of time. In addition to its practicality, this painted ceramic mug is also beautifully painted. Patterns will vary and be initialed by the artist. With vivid colors and floral patterns, this is sure to be used daily - and luckily, it is well-equipped to withstand such use. The pottery from Polish Stoneware is made using techniques developed in 18th Century. It hails from Boleslawiec and is ovenproof, acid-proof, and water-poof. These functional qualities are almost as appealing as the singular artwork that is hand-painted on each piece. This 16 oz. gentleman's mug is a wonderful addition to a coffee or tea gift basket.