On Your Head Be It - Stamped Titirangi - Porcelain

On Your Head Be It. Larger side mug

A playful take on our history and our community. 

Two iconic Titirangi features in one. Henry Atkinson and a detail of the roundabout sculptures named "Bush Markers".

The design is called, "On Your Head Be It," this is both reference to the object that is on Henry Atkinson's head and a homage to the historical influence he had on the Titirangi area. 

A fun local image with a historical reference. 

For more about Henry Atkinson the Philanthropist, Conservationist, Lobbyist, Engineer see https://westheritageconference.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1.-Fiona-Drummond-Henry-Atkinson.pdf

In 1993 Lisa Higgins was commissioned to produce the "Bush Markers" 4.5 metre tall fungus-inspired sculptures. In 2017, this work the roundabout won the 'International Roundabout of the Year.

The stamped mark is based on an actual cancellation mark from the Titirangi Post Office circa 1917 to 1935, at some point the original must have been physically stamped in that location. While I did change the date to December 25, the mark is closely historically accurate to the original.  It is unknown where exactly the the Post Office was located during this time but records say is was connected to a shop in the village area. 

Other design elements:

There are also more details from the sculptures in the Titirangi roundabout on the handle and inside the mug.

Somewhere on the back of every mug is a small weta.

The decorations are individual applied so mugs are slightly different but follow the design of the mug shown in the picture.

This is a onglaze decoration which is permanently fired into the glaze at around 800 degrees celsius. Don't be confused by cheaper sublimation processes this is made to stay on the mug.  .

Food safe - Dishwasher safe - Microwave safe.

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Thanks.