{"product_id":"handcrafted-face-mug","title":"Mexican Sculpted Face Terracotta Mug","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA quiet expression sculpted into Mexican clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sculpted Face Terracotta Mug gives a familiar drinking vessel the presence of a small ceramic portrait. Brows, closed eyes, a long nose, and softly formed lips emerge in relief from the rounded body, allowing light and shadow to define the expression differently throughout the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Mexico from high-temperature ceramic and local clay, the mug is glazed only on the inside. Its exposed exterior retains a dry, tactile surface in earthen tones determined by the clay mixture and the heat of the kiln rather than by a colored outer glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Face in Relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSculpted Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raised facial details project from the rounded body instead of being painted across its surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestful Expression:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Closed eyes and a composed mouth give the mug a calm, contemplative character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated Handle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A rounded loop balances the sculptural face with a practical grip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObject Between Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When empty, the mug reads as a small ceramic sculpture on an open shelf or tabletop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay, Texture \u0026amp; Fire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexican Clay Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-temperature ceramic is combined with local clay to create the mug’s structure and natural earthen color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnglazed Exterior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The outside remains matte and tactile, preserving the texture of the clay and the definition of the sculpted features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlazed Interior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A smooth interior glaze contrasts with the rawer outer surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiln-Developed Tone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heat influences the final intensity of the clay, creating a broad range of colors even among pieces from the same finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexican Studio Practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by a women-led Mexican ceramic studio, the mug reflects a contemporary approach informed by the pottery traditions of Guanajuato and Jalisco. The studio uses locally sourced clay and material-driven firing processes to create functional pieces that retain the individuality of small-scale ceramic work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-temperature ceramic and local clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Round mug with sculpted facial relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unglazed exterior with glazed interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.36 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One mug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Differences in color and texture result from the clay mixture and its reaction to kiln heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand wash only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Do not use in the microwave or dishwasher. 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