Anna + Nina
Dachshund Embossed Mug
The Dachshund Embossed Mug is a ceramic drinking mug from the anna + nina collection at Simons Maison. It features a hand-painted black dachshund motif with tan accents and an embossed texture on a glossy cream body. This mug is dishwasher and microwave safe, holds 500 ml (17 oz.), and measures 3.75" (9.5 cm) in diameter by 3.75" (9.5 cm) tall, making it suitable for hot or cold beverages.
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Mugs
Color
Size
Specifications
A hand-painted ceramic mug with an embossed dachshund design.
Hand-painted, dishwasher and microwave safe, 500 ml capacity.
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 3.75x3.75x3.75 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Mugs
Additional Attributes
- Shiny ceramic
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- Hand-painted in Portugal
- 500 ml fill capacity
- Dachshund embossed
- anna + nina at Simons Maison
- 3.75 inch diameter
- 3.75 inch tall
Product Insights
This hand-painted underglaze faience mug merges the dachshund silhouette—a motif echoing Picasso, Le Corbusier, and Portuguese ceramic heritage—with practical design: dishwasher-safe durability, a 17-ounce capacity that retains heat longer than standard mugs, and an embossed, non-slip grip that encourages two-handed sipping. At $49, it offers an accessible entry into collectible, handcrafted ceramic art, where each piece’s unique brushwork and subtle texture make it genuinely one-of-a-kind, while the recurring dachshund motif invites a curated series. The main tradeoff lies in balancing artistic individuality with everyday utility—the glossy glaze resists stains and stays comfortable to hold, yet the single-sided embossing keeps cleaning straightforward, preserving the mug’s charm without compromising use.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- Dachshund silhouette references Picasso, Le Corbusier, and Portuguese ceramic heritage.
- Handcraft
- Hand-painted underglaze faience ensures dishwasher-safe durability and unique brushstrokes.
- Value
- At 49 CAD, the mug is an accessible entry into hand-painted Portuguese ceramic art.
- Design narrative
- Recurring dachshund motif links mug to art-history and collectibility.
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-painted faience on ceramic gives dishwasher-safe, unique dachshund.
- Tradition
- Design continues Portugal's playful animal pottery tradition.
- Uniqueness
- Hand-painted brushwork varies across mugs – no two are identical.
- Collectibility
- Dachshund motif reappears across Anna+Nina collections, encouraging collecting.
- Heat retention
- Ceramic body, 500ml capacity, and glaze slow coffee cooling vs standard mugs.
- Handling
- The squat shape and 17 oz fill resist tipping and encourage a two-handed grip.
- Embossing
- Raised dachshund embossing provides non-slip grip and tactile orientation.
- Heat comfort
- Glossy glaze reduces exterior heat, keeping the mug comfortable to hold.
- Artisanship
- Hand-painted dachshund with embossed relief, unique per mug and subtly textured for grip.
- Capacity
- 17 oz capacity, using roughly 50% more ceramic than 12 oz mugs, improves heat retention.
- Brand heritage
- Part of Anna+Nina's collectible animal bestiary, rooted in Portuguese ceramic folk art and 20th-century design heritage.
- Durability
- Underglaze bonds design to ceramic, ensuring dishwasher-safe durability.
- Stain resistance and cleaning
- Glaze resists stains; single-sided embossing makes cleaning straightforward.
- Artistic heritage
- Dachshund motif links the mug to 20th-century design and Portuguese craft tradition.
- Drinking experience
- 17-ounce capacity and ergonomic shape encourage slow, comfortable sipping.
Product record
- Title
- Dachshund Embossed Mug
- Brand
- Anna + Nina
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A glossy cream-colored cylindrical ceramic mug shown from the front with a rounded loop handle on the right and a painted black dachshund motif in profile on the mug side; the mug surface has subtle shallow embossing marks around the body.
- Overall shapeShort cylindrical mug with near-vertical sides and a flat circular base visible at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.48 · w 0.80 · h 0.42 (high) - HandleRounded loop handle attached to the right side, tubular cross-section and glazed in the same cream color as the body.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.60 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - FinishGlossy glazed ceramic surface with visible specular highlights and soft reflections.
- Embossing textureSubtle shallow embossed irregular shapes or impressions across the mug body around and above the dachshund motif, visible as slight tonal variations in the glaze.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.52 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (medium) - Dachshund motifPainted dachshund silhouette in side profile centered on the mug side; body painted black with small tan accents on the snout and feet; motif appears slightly raised or painted over the glaze.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.62 · w 0.65 · h 0.18 (high) - InteriorInterior visible from top, glazed in the same cream color as exterior with glossy finish.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.46 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a horizontal wood surface with a neutral beige gradient background, soft diffuse lighting from above-left producing a soft shadow to the right and below the mug.
- Surface and backgroundMug placed on a medium-toned wood surface; background is a smooth neutral beige wall or backdrop with a gentle vignette toward the top corners.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 1.00 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.78 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting producing gentle highlights on the mug rim and body and a soft shadow cast to the lower-right on the wood surface.
- Shot compositionCentered frontal composition showing the mug upright, cropped with the top rim near the upper third of the frame and the base aligned with the lower edge of the scene.
Colors
warm cream· mug bodygloss black· dachshund motif body#0E0D0Cwarm tan· dachshund accents#8E7960- Overall shapeShort cylindrical mug with near-vertical sides and a flat circular base visible at the bottom edge.
- 02
Packaging
A rectangular tuck-top cardboard gift box with printed dog illustrations and a central label depicting a mug with a dachshund silhouette; visible tuck flap at the top front edge.
- Box formatRectangular cardboard box with a top tuck flap closure visible on the front top edge and folded corner seams.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Central label with mug illustrationSquare white label on the front panel showing a simple line drawing of a cylindrical mug with a dachshund silhouette inside the mug image.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.68 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Label text“DACHSHUND MUG”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.79 · w 0.20 · h 0.04 (high) - Brand text on front panel“anna+nina”
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.86 · w 0.28 · h 0.05 (high) - Dog illustrations patternMultiple stylized dog illustrations printed across the box surfaces in several colors and poses, including dachshund profile on the front lower-left and other breeds on the lid and side panels.
3 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.68 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.60 · w 0.36 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.22 · y 0.52 · w 0.56 · h 0.14 (high) - Printed mug silhouetteSmall black dachshund silhouette printed inside the mug illustration on the central label.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.71 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high) - Panel edges and creasesVisible folded seams and small compression creases at box corners and along top edge where tuck flap sits.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.80 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Product box photographed on a wood surface against a soft beige mottled background with diffuse studio lighting and mild shadow below the box.
- SurfaceMedium brown wood surface with visible horizontal grain under the box.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.86 · w 1.00 · h 0.14 (high) - Background and lightingSoft beige mottled backdrop with even diffuse lighting and gentle shadowing behind and beneath the box.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal view of the box showing front panel, top lid, and right side panel; box centered horizontally near the lower third of the frame.
Colors
cream white· box backgroundPackagingdark brown· dachshund illustrationPackaging#464141rust brown· rust dog illustrationPackaginglight grey· grey dog illustrationPackagingblack· printed text and small detailsPackaging- Box formatRectangular cardboard box with a top tuck flap closure visible on the front top edge and folded corner seams.