{"product_id":"handmade-milk-fired-medieval-beer-mug-ceramic-tavern-tankard-800ml","title":"Handmade Milk-Fired Medieval Beer Mug — Ceramic Tavern Tankard (800ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-sculpted ceramic tankard finished with the old milk-firing method, holding 800 ml with a food-safe glazed interior. It's made for Ren Faire regulars, LARP players, reenactors, and home brewers who want a drinking vessel that looks like it has already seen a few feasts. The textured amber exterior and the wood-like sculpted handle make each mug its own piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tankard is built for the long part of the evening — when the fire has burned down and the ale is still good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color comes from milk firing, a method potters have used for centuries. The vessel is fired with milk, which seals the clay and pulls out deep, burnished tones: amber, sienna, and shadow. It's the kind of warm, lived-in surface that looks like it has passed through a hundred festivals rather than off a shelf. Milk firing can't be hurried — it takes extra stages and close attention — which is part of why no two mugs leave the workshop the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is shaped entirely by hand, so the exterior keeps its raw, textured character: rough, organic, alive. The interior is different. It's finished with a smooth, food-safe black glaze — clean and practical, and safe for beer, ale, mead, coffee, or tea. You get the atmosphere of a 14th-century tavern without giving up everyday usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's the handle. It reads like a gnarled branch pulled off the forest floor — asymmetric and wild — but it's all clay, sculpted by hand, with a crossbar grip that sits solid and natural when the mug is full. At 800 ml it holds a real measure, with room to 900 ml at the brim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause every piece is thrown and finished by hand, yours will share the same silhouette and spirit as the one in the photos, with its own small differences — a deeper texture in one spot, a warmer shadow in another. That isn't a flaw. It's the maker's signature, and it won't be repeated exactly again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Handmade — sculpted entirely by hand, each piece unique\u003cbr\u003e- Material — natural clay, traditionally fired\u003cbr\u003e- Firing — traditional milk-firing method\u003cbr\u003e- Finish — raw textured amber\/sienna exterior; smooth food-safe black glaze inside\u003cbr\u003e- Food safe — yes (glazed interior, safe for all beverages)\u003cbr\u003e- Handle — hand-sculpted clay with a wood-like texture and crossbar grip\u003cbr\u003e- Unique — texture and tone vary from mug to mug\u003cbr\u003e- Approximate dimensions — Height 14 cm (5.5 in) · Neck Ø 9 cm (3.5 in) · Widest Ø 10.5 cm (4.1 in) · Base Ø 8.5 cm (3.3 in)\u003cbr\u003e- Approximate capacity — 800 ml (27 fl oz); up to 900 ml to the brim (30.4 fl oz)\u003cbr\u003e- Approximate weight — 620 g (1.37 lb)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Renaissance fairs\u003cbr\u003e- LARP and role-play events\u003cbr\u003e- Medieval reenactment\u003cbr\u003e- Home brewers of mead and craft ale\u003cbr\u003e- Viking and dark-fantasy enthusiasts\u003cbr\u003e- Collectors of handmade pottery\u003cbr\u003e- Everyday use for beer, coffee, or tea\u003cbr\u003e- One-of-a-kind handmade gifts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Hand wash only, soon after use\u003cbr\u003e- Clean with baking soda and a soft cloth or sponge\u003cbr\u003e- No dishwasher\u003cbr\u003e- Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little care keeps both the glaze and the textured surface looking their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery tankard is sculpted and finished by hand, so texture, tone, and the shape of the handle vary slightly from one piece to the next — that variation is part of the milk-firing method, not a flaw. Colors may also look a little different on your screen depending on its display settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy You'll Love It:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The amber tones come from milk firing, not paint or stain\u003cbr\u003e- A glazed interior makes it practical for any drink while the outside stays raw\u003cbr\u003e- The hand-sculpted branch-like handle gives a solid, natural grip\u003cbr\u003e- A generous 800 ml measure, with room to 900 ml\u003cbr\u003e- No two mugs share the same texture or shadow\u003cbr\u003e- Made by one maker using a slow, traditional firing process\u003cbr\u003e- Heavy enough at 620 g to feel substantial, built for real use\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MedievalUA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51380030964018,"sku":null,"price":54.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/2486\/9938\/files\/5330456204691578424.jpg?v=1782482882","url":"https:\/\/medievalua.com\/products\/handmade-milk-fired-medieval-beer-mug-ceramic-tavern-tankard-800ml","provider":"MedievalUA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}