Description
This off white porcelain cup carries a softly painted bumble bee resting on a cluster of pink and lilac flowers, with fine pink splashes scattered around it. The bee is drawn in close detail, from its black and amber stripes to its pale, veined wings, and the same picture appears on both sides, so it faces you whichever hand you hold it in. Just inside the rim, a printed border repeats the words 'The Humble Bumble Bee' all the way round in neat black capitals. It is a round cup with a gently tapered body, a wide mouth and a generous loop handle, standing 8cm tall, 13cm wide and 10cm deep.
Its shorter, wider shape suits a morning tea or a milky coffee, and the open mouth makes it easy to wrap both hands around on a cold afternoon. It sits happily in a country kitchen, on a desk at home or on a bedside table with an early brew, and the soft colours work well alongside plain white crockery and natural wood. The cheerful bee and its pink flowers bring a little of the garden indoors all year round, and it makes a thoughtful gift on its own or tucked into a hamper with a packet of good tea.
The cup is made from porcelain, a fine ceramic, in an off white finish decorated with the bee and pink splatter. The handle is a generous open loop that is easy to hold, and the flat base sits steady on a table or tray. As good practice for decorated porcelain, we suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth. Hang it on a mug tree or stand it on an open shelf with the bee facing out, and it brightens the kitchen even between cups of tea.
Specification
| Material |
Porcelain |
| Colour |
Off white |
| Height |
8cm |
| Width |
13cm |
| Depth |
10cm |
| Weight |
0.309kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the bumble bee cup?
It stands 8cm tall, 13cm wide and 10cm deep, a shorter and wider shape than a tall mug, with a generous loop handle.
What is the cup made from?
It is made from porcelain, a fine ceramic, in an off white finish decorated with the bumble bee, pink flowers and pink splatter.
Is the bee design on both sides of the cup?
Yes, the bumble bee on its pink flowers appears on both sides, so the picture faces you whether you hold the cup in your right or left hand.
What words are printed on the cup?
The words 'The Humble Bumble Bee' run in a printed border just inside the rim, repeated all the way round in black capitals.
How should I look after it?
As general good practice for decorated porcelain, we suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth.
Does it make a good gift?
It does. The cheerful bee and soft pink colours make it a thoughtful gift on its own, or tucked into a hamper with tea or biscuits.