Description
This highland cow mug is a cheerful ceramic piece for the Christmas season, sculpted as a shaggy-coated cow's head wrapped in a cosy scarf. The brown coat is moulded with deep, flowing fur texture that runs round the back, with a long fringe falling over two dark eyes and a pale cream muzzle with a gentle painted smile. Two cream horns with darker tips rise from either side of the rim, and a sprig of green holly with red berries sits by the handle. A red scarf with white stripes wraps the base, and the handle carries on the same red and white stripes, curving round like a candy cane. The mug stands 11cm tall, 16.6cm wide and 10.5cm deep, and the inside is a plain cream glaze.
It is a natural fit for the Christmas months, whether for a slow morning coffee at the kitchen table or a hot chocolate after a winter walk. The brown and red colouring sits well alongside woollen throws, wooden boards and rustic Christmas decorations, so it looks at home in a farmhouse kitchen as much as a modern flat. It makes a thoughtful Christmas gift for anyone who smiles at a highland cow, and between uses it rests happily on a dresser or open shelf as a seasonal ornament.
The mug is ceramic, finished in a glossy glaze over its painted detail, and the sculpted horns, holly and fur are worth a little care. We suggest washing it gently by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth, which keeps the paintwork at its best; on display, a wipe with a damp cloth is all it needs. Raised details like the horns are best kept clear of taps and other cups. For a gift, add a packet of hot chocolate or a bag of good coffee and it is ready to wrap.
Specification
| Material |
Ceramic |
| Colour |
Brown & Red |
| Height |
11cm |
| Width |
16.6cm |
| Depth |
10.5cm |
| Weight |
0.341kg |
| Occasion |
Christmas |
Frequently Asked
How big is the highland cow mug?
It stands 11cm tall, 16.6cm wide and 10.5cm deep. That is a comfortable everyday size that sits neatly on a mug shelf or a dresser.
What is the mug made of?
The mug is ceramic, with a glossy glaze over its painted detail and a plain cream glaze on the inside.
What colours is the highland cow mug?
The coat is a warm brown with cream horns and a cream muzzle. The scarf and handle are red with white stripes, and a sprig of green holly with red berries sits by the handle.
Is the design sculpted all the way round?
Yes. The brown fur texture carries on across the back of the mug, and the red scarf wraps right round the base, so it looks good from every side on a shelf.
How should I look after the mug?
We suggest washing it gently by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth. This keeps the painted detail and the sculpted horns at their best.
Does it make a good Christmas gift?
We think so. With its scarf, holly sprig and smiling face, it makes a thoughtful Christmas gift, and it looks lovely with a packet of hot chocolate tucked inside.