{"product_id":"black-tortoise-snake-ceramic-coffee-mug","title":"Black Tortoise \u0026 Snake Ceramic Coffee Mug – 325ml","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBlack Tortoise \u0026amp; Snake Ceramic Coffee Mug\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection · Endurance · Stability · Resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteadfast, protective and enduring, the \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Tortoise \u0026amp; Snake Ceramic Coffee Mug\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the symbolism of this legendary guardian into an everyday piece from the Solkatt Designs Mythical Creatures Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal artwork by Shinta, a Brisbane designer\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 325 ml ceramic mug depicts the Black Tortoise entwined with the Snake through a Japanese-inspired composition created specifically for this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA meaningful design for your morning coffee, afternoon tea or favourite hot drink, carrying a quiet reminder of strength, resilience and the ability to endure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Meaning Behind the Black Tortoise \u0026amp; Snake\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown in Japan as Genbu, the Black Tortoise \u0026amp; Snake is one of the legendary Four Symbols of East Asian mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally depicted as a tortoise entwined with a snake, Genbu is associated with protection, longevity, endurance and stability. 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