"Thirteen Ships Myeongnyang 1597 · Admiral Yi Sun-sin 이순신" 11oz Ceramic Mug

Description

Arched at the top of the artwork is the word ‘THIRTEEN’ in bold serif type, with each letter slightly stretching to match the curve of the design. The stacking of ‘SHIPS’ beneath, with wide block letters cast in cream and black shading, mirrors the way traditional naval banners emphasize rank and number. The mug’s wrap format gently distorts the original vertical layout, allowing the jagged dark rocks to anchor both sides as they lead into swirling navy and cream wave lines. These waves aren’t simply decorative: each scalloped crest is carefully drawn, suggesting the pacing surge of water beneath the ships.

Central to the composition are three dragon-headed warships with layered wooden prows and tall cream sails, their red flags marked by a stylized character, which refers to a title or designation from the period. Smaller vessels pack tightly behind, giving a real sense of scale as the naval line stretches back. At the bottom, ‘MYEONGNYANG 1597’ is spelled in a black serif on a cream ribbon, bordered by twisted rope and anchored by a small circular wave. The mug’s surface curves around these details, which draw from historic events at the Battle of Myeongnyang and reference the Korean fleet’s resilience.