Hand-Thrown Ceramic Crab Motif Mug

This is a hand-crafted ceramic coffee mug featuring a tapered, conical shape that expands upward towards a smooth rim. The vessel is constructed from a light-colored stoneware or porcelain clay, finished with a milky white base glaze. The primary decorative focal point is a highly detailed, embossed, or relief-style illustration of a crab, likely a blue crab or dungeness variety, rendered with dark, sketched linework and subtle blue-gray color washes. A distinctive technical feature of the glaze work is the 'bubble glaze' or 'foam glazing' effect—characterized by delicate, organic blue circular patterns that mimic sea foam or ocean bubbles—surrounding the central crustacean motif. The mug features a large, C-shaped pulled handle finished in a contrasting solid deep blue matte or satin glaze, which provides ergonomic balance to the vessel. The craftsmanship appears to be of high-quality contemporary artisanal production, evidenced by the precision of the lines and the intentional application of the bubble glazing technique. The item appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or crazing, maintaining a clean, modern coastal aesthetic. There are no clearly visible maker's marks from this angle, but the style is indicative of studio pottery from the early 21st century.

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