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Black Tortoise & Snake Ceramic Coffee Mug – 325ml
$38.00 NZD
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Solkatt Designs
Black Tortoise & Snake Ceramic Coffee Mug – 325ml
$38.00 NZD
Sale price
$38.00 NZD
Regular price
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Processing time: All orders are processed within 2-4 business days from our Brisbane warehouse.
We use Australia Post for all shipping. All items ship from our Brisbane warehouse.
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Returns & Refunds
We have a 30-day return policy for faulty or damaged items, not for change of mind.
We offer a 12-month limited warranty on the internal structures of our stainless steel water bottles, travel cups, and can/bottle coolers, including the vacuum seal and insulation.
Lids are covered under a 90-day warranty for structural issues.
For more information on refunds and returns please see our Refund and Return Policy
Black Tortoise & Snake Ceramic Coffee Mug
Protection · Endurance · Stability · Resilience
Steadfast, protective and enduring, the Black Tortoise & Snake Ceramic Coffee Mug brings the symbolism of this legendary guardian into an everyday piece from the Solkatt Designs Mythical Creatures Collection.
Featuring original artwork by Shinta, a Brisbane designer, this 325 ml ceramic mug depicts the Black Tortoise entwined with the Snake through a Japanese-inspired composition created specifically for this piece.
A meaningful design for your morning coffee, afternoon tea or favourite hot drink, carrying a quiet reminder of strength, resilience and the ability to endure.
The Meaning Behind the Black Tortoise & Snake
Known in Japan as Genbu, the Black Tortoise & Snake is one of the legendary Four Symbols of East Asian mythology.
Traditionally depicted as a tortoise entwined with a snake, Genbu is associated with protection, longevity, endurance and stability. The enduring nature of the tortoise and the adaptability of the snake come together to create a powerful guardian symbol.
For our Mythical Creatures Collection, the Black Tortoise & Snake represents remaining grounded through change, standing strong through challenges and having the resilience to keep going.
Stay grounded. Endure. Keep moving forward.
A quiet but powerful message to carry into the day ahead.
Original Artwork by Shinta
The Black Tortoise & Snake featured on this mug is original artwork by Shinta, a local Brisbane designer, created as part of the Solkatt Designs Mythical Creatures Collection.
Rather than repeating the artwork featured on the Genbu coaster set and other homewares, this mug carries its own coordinating Black Tortoise & Snake composition.
Each piece has been created to have its own identity while remaining connected through the distinctive artwork and character of the wider collection.
Product Details
- Capacity: 325 ml
- Material: Ceramic
- Artwork: Original Black Tortoise & Snake artwork by Shinta
- Design: Individual coordinating Genbu composition
- Style: Japanese-inspired
- Collection: Mythical Creatures Collection
- Designed in: Brisbane, Australia
- Designed & handmade in Australia by Solkatt Designs
Designed & Handmade in Australia
The Black Tortoise & Snake Ceramic Coffee Mug features original artwork by Brisbane designer Shinta and is handmade in Australia by Solkatt Designs.
Created as part of our Mythical Creatures Collection, it brings together meaningful symbolism, original artwork and a practical piece designed to become part of everyday life.
A Meaningful Genbu Gift
With its symbolism of protection, endurance, stability and resilience, the Black Tortoise & Snake Coffee Mug makes a thoughtful gift for someone facing change, overcoming a challenge, celebrating a milestone or simply needing a reminder to keep going.
It's also a distinctive choice for anyone drawn to Genbu, Japanese-inspired artwork, mythical creatures or meaningful homewares.
Or make it part of your own daily routine as a reminder to:
Stay grounded. Endure. Keep moving forward.
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Complete the Black Tortoise & Snake Collection
Continue the story with coordinating pieces from our Black Tortoise & Snake range, including the Black Tortoise & Snake Ceramic Coaster Set, Glass Cutting Board and Wooden Placemat.
Each product features its own original composition by Shinta rather than simply repeating the same artwork, allowing every piece to stand on its own while coming together as one cohesive collection.
The Mythical Creatures Collection
The Black Tortoise & Snake is one of four legendary creatures within the Solkatt Designs Mythical Creatures Collection, alongside the Phoenix, White Tiger and Azure Dragon.
Each creature carries its own symbolism and story, brought to life through original artwork by Brisbane designer Shinta.
Black Tortoise & Snake · Phoenix · White Tiger · Azure Dragon
Original artwork by Shinta · Designed & Handmade in Australia by Solkatt Designs