Medieval Ceramic Tea Mug — Dark Milk-Fired Viking Cup (400ml)

A wheel-thrown ceramic mug with a rounded belly, milk-fired to a deep dark brown on the outside and lined with a smooth, food-safe black glaze inside. It holds 400 ml and suits tea, coffee, or mead — at a reenactment, on a cosplay shelf, or on your desk on an ordinary morning. Each one is shaped and fired by hand, so no two are exactly alike.

This mug brings two techniques together — one old, one practical. The outside is shaped by hand on a wheel from natural clay, then milk-fired the way potters worked before glazes existed: coated with milk and passed through fire until the surface seals into deep, smoky brown tones. That color is the fire's own, not paint.

The inside is where the old craft meets everyday use. It's lined with a smooth, food-safe black glaze that protects the clay, wipes clean easily, and keeps tea, coffee, or mead tasting exactly as it should. You get the character of historical pottery on the outside and modern practicality where it matters.

The form is round and full-bellied, sitting comfortably in the hand — bare or gloved — with a simple loop handle and a small footed base. At 400 ml it holds a proper cup, with room to 430 ml at the brim.

Every piece is centered by hand and fired three times. If something goes wrong in the kiln, that piece doesn't survive — so the one that reaches you came through fire whole. It looks like it belongs in a great hall and in your kitchen, because it works in both.

Features:

- Handmade — wheel-thrown and finished by hand; fired three times; each mug unique
- Material — natural clay
- Firing — milk-fired exterior; high-fired with a glazed interior
- Finish — deep dark-brown milk-fired surface outside; smooth food-safe black glaze inside
- Food safe — yes (food-safe glazed interior)
- Unique — natural variation in tone; no two identical
- Approximate dimensions — Height 10 cm (3.9 in) · Neck Ø 7.5 cm (3.0 in) · Widest Ø 9.5 cm (3.7 in) · Base Ø 6 cm (2.4 in)
- Approximate capacity — 400 ml (13.5 fl oz); up to 430 ml to the brim (14.5 fl oz)
- Approximate weight — 206 g (7.3 oz / 0.45 lb)

Perfect For:

- Everyday tea, coffee, and warm drinks
- LARP and reenactment
- Cosplay props and display shelves
- Renaissance fairs and medieval festivals
- Viking and Norse-themed décor
- Fantasy lovers and collectors
- Rustic kitchens and interiors
- Handmade gifts for history and fantasy fans

Care Instructions:

- Hand wash only, soon after use
- Clean with baking soda and a soft cloth or sponge
- No dishwasher
- Avoid prolonged soaking
- Dry thoroughly

A little routine care keeps both the glazed interior and the milk-fired surface looking their best.

Please Note

Every mug is thrown and fired by hand, so tone and surface vary slightly from one piece to the next — that variation is part of the milk-firing, not a flaw. Colors may also look a little different on your screen depending on lighting and display settings.

Why You'll Love It:

- Milk-fired outside, food-safe glazed inside — character and practicality in one cup
- The deep brown color comes from fire, not paint or stain
- A glazed interior keeps drinks clean-tasting and the mug easy to wash
- A round, full belly that sits comfortably in the hand
- A 400 ml everyday size for tea, coffee, or mead
- Wheel-thrown and fired three times by one maker
- Equally at home at a feast and on your desk