This Mug is hand-thrown from creamy-white porcelain clay and has a hand-painted, hand-carved hellebore design and gold accents. This mug is stein-shaped, and the design wraps around the piece. All Mugs are glazed with a glossy dinnerware-safe clear glaze. Gold products are not microwave-safe. Treat gold accents as fine china - handle with care while washing, do not use an abrasive scrubber while hand-washing, and do not allow the mug to rub against other rough dishes in the dishwasher or sink. The thin layer of real gold will hold up against washing, but because it is gold, it can be scratched.