Hand Thrown Stoneware Pottery Mug with Tree of Life Mug or Tree of Gondor

I try to give those who make handmade items the benefit of the doubt. I expect subtle changes and or slight differences.Unfortunately, my second mug purchase the color was far off, the size of the mug is clearly stated to be 4.5 inches, instead it measured a hair over 3.5 inches high.Moreover, The mug did not hold 16 ounces “comfortably” as stated in the description. After adding 16 ounces of coffee or tea, one will not have room left for milk, cream, sugar, etc., without the beverage spilling everywhere.The mug is stated to be a “slate blue”, instead it is closer to a light grey with a few specks of ‘slate blue’ on the mug. (Photo attached)While I may have been able to overlook those issues if quality was present, which unfortunately it was not, the most significant problem was the FACT Page Pottery actually had the audacity to color or paint in the missing design aspects onto the finished (fired and glazed) mug itself -which promptly wiped off the glazed mug with my finger.Completely unsatisfactory workmanship.Reading the most current reviews it seems as if the quality of their work is slipping, they started out with many great reviews, but now the quality is steadily declining from 5 stars to 1 or 2. A true shame as this could have been an extraordinary piece.I would not recommend these pieces of pottery unfortunately.

I received the mug unbroken, and it is beautiful and seems well-crafted. I was shocked at just how large it was! The normal amount of coffee that fills a standard (large-ish) coffee mug only filled it about 1/3 of the way up. If I drank "one mug" of coffee out of this every morning, I'd be flying!My one criticism is that the beautiful tree artwork only appears on the side that would face a left-handed drinker, and we're a right-handed household. I find that design choice a tad bizarre. I would have thought the tree should appear on both sides, ideally. And if only on one side, then, it should be the side facing a right-handed drinker by default.That probably isn't a huge deal, but it's a bit off-putting when you're trying to admire it and drink out of it at the same time. Perhaps JR and Kristen might consider altering the design slightly to accommodate a change here.Other than that, it's (so far) an excellent piece. I would buy from Page Pottery again.

This is my third mug that I've purchased. Each one I love more. This is my favorite because of its size. Holds just the amount of coffee that I want. The weight is light, comfortable handle is easy to hold. Love how they make their mugs. Color is so nice and the way the rim turns in just enough so you don't have coffee running down the outsider your mug. Well made mugs. Best around.

My second mug from these artists. Very pleased! Beautiful workmanship! They are very conscious and considerate with the quality of their art, how they package their pieces and also of our environment. I will definitely purchase again from these artists!

Absolutely beautiful and arrived with a handwritten note of thanks.

I absolutely love this mug! It is beautifully crafted and I will be ordering more so I have a 4 cup set.Side note. It is patterned for left handers. So of you are right handed when you drink from the mug you do not see the design.I hope the company will start make designs on both sides so no matter what hand you use to hold your coffee mug you can see the beautiful design.

I ordered this for my husband for his birthday next month. The timing worked out that the mug arrived quite early. AI decided to gift it immediately, and the recipient was beyond pleased. It appeared to be smaller than the image indicated, but it holds a full 16 oz. it's a joy to hold and look at. The people who crafted it paid meticulous attention to detail and aesthetics. I'm rather jealous of the mug, and plan on purchasing one for myself.

I needed the cup a little earlier than usual date. The potter made sure I got it when I needed it. The workmanship is wonderful and I recommend this potter to anyone wanting a unique hand-made product.