Thistles may be prickly in real life, but they are beautiful on this bone china mug. A terrific gift for Scottish lassies, young and old, made of bone china in the UK. Holding 11.8 oz. of coffee, tea or whatever you put in your mug, stands 3.5 inches tall and 3.5 inches in diameter. Heirloom quality, made by Dunoon Pottery, known for quality decorated drinking vessels - mug is really not the right word! Bone china is lighter weight than other ceramics. Please put a spoon in the mug before pouring in boiling water, or rinse the mug with warm water to bring the temperature up before adding your favorite hot beverage. DUE TO PROPOSITION 65, WE CAN NO LONGER OFFER DUNOON MUGS TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA.