XENIOS
Etruscan Chalice Ceramic Mug 500 ml
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- One of a kind
- Made in Germany
Food-contact safe
Dishwasher safe
Care & Use
Our ceramics are carefully handcrafted in Germany.
- Suitable for food contact
- Suitable for domestic dishwashers (gentle cycle recommended)
- Hand washing helps preserve the glaze and surface over time
- Not suitable for microwave or oven use
- Avoid extreme temperature changes
- Hot contents may cause the surface to become hot — handle with care
- Do not use the decorative handles on bowls and vases to carry heavy or filled vessels
- Each piece is uniquely handcrafted — slight variations in glaze, shape and surface highlight its individual character.
For detailed care and safety instructions, please see our FAQs →
Dimensions
- Volume:
- 500 mL
- Height:
- 16.0 cm
- Diameter:
- 10.0 cm
- Weight:
- 450 g
Glaze and craftsmanship
Each piece is one of a kind.
Each vessel is individually handcrafted, finished by hand and high-fired. During this process, the clay shrinks naturally, so dimensions and capacity may vary slightly from the stated values, typically by up to ± 5 %. Minor irregularities in shape and contour are likewise marks of handcraft and do not affect stability or function.
Our effect glazes develop individual colour gradients, depth and subtle variations in sheen during firing. Small differences in colour intensity, glaze flow and surface texture are characteristic of handcrafted ceramics and highlight the uniqueness of each piece.
Notes on the mood boards
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Brief description
Handcrafted luxury ceramics made from high-quality stoneware, food-safe and dishwasher-safe for standard household use. The Etruscan Chalice is a handcrafted stoneware ceramic mug with a handle, inspired by the Etruscan column krater, created for hot and cold drinks, table culture, hospitality, and actual use.
The form
This mug is made of high-quality stoneware and fired at a high temperature. The result is a material of exceptional density and durability, suitable for food contact and tested for this by independent laboratories, dishwasher-safe for household use, and created for everyday life. Carefully handcrafted, each piece acquires its own character through fine nuances in shape that emerge during firing, and especially with effect glazes, through the individual glaze flow.
Learn more about the form and its history
Material & Craft
This handcrafted luxury ceramic is made in Germany from high-quality stoneware and fired at a high temperature. Glaze, shaping, and the firing process give each piece its individual character.
Quality & Features
Handcrafted stoneware ceramic mug · Made in Germany · Suitable for food contact · Suitable for hot and cold drinks · Dishwasher-safe for household use ·
The use
Whether a large coffee or tea in the morning, a frappé in the afternoon, an ice cream cup, a smoothie, an herbal infusion in the evening, water, fruit juice, or a refreshing cold drink, the Etruscan Chalice was created for actual use. The raised foot and balanced silhouette give the ceramic mug a special presence on the set table. Equally suitable for hot and cold drinks, it combines contemporary utility with the authority of a historical form.
What makes it special
The reinterpretation of the Etruscan column krater makes this ceramic mug more than just a drinking vessel. It connects European design history with contemporary use and translates a millennia-old idea into handcrafted luxury stoneware ceramics.
The meaning
Zeus Xenios, the patron god of guests and hospitality, gave rise to our name. Vessels like this have been at the center of significant human moments for millennia: festive meals, philosophical conversations, ceremonial gatherings. Whoever holds this chalice in their hands holds not just ceramics, but a form with meaning and thousands of years of European history, which lives on through XENIOS and celebrates every moment anew.