Robin China Mug

Hand-decorated robin Christmas Mug, one of the most cherished and recognisable symbols of Christmas due to a blend of folklore and Victorian tradition, gradually transforming a familiar woodland bird into an enduring emblem of winter and goodwill. The robin's association with Christmas has several intertwining roots: an old legend held that the bird's red breast was stained by the blood of Christ at the Crucifixion, while a more prosaic but equally powerful explanation lies in the fact that Victorian postmen, nicknamed 'robin redbreasts' for their bright red uniforms, delivered Christmas cards through the winter months, leading illustrators to place actual robins on cards as a cheerful visual pun. Whether used for coffee or tea, this mug is lovely gift for anyone for whom the sight of a robin in the garden has become one of the small, irreplaceable pleasures of winter.

Made exclusively for Museum Selection.

Colour: White, Red, Brown
China
8cm, 7.5cm dia, 11cm dia including handle
300ml capacity
Dishwasher and microwave safe
Made in Britain.