Arabia Moomin Mug #40
Sniff (2008–2024)
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DISCONTINUED FROM PRODUCTION 31.3.2024 Although production of the brown Mug Sniff was discontinued in 2008, a new one was launched in the same year. The turquoise Sniff is still in production. ...
DISCONTINUED FROM PRODUCTION 31.3.2024 Although production of the brown Mug Sniff was discontinued in 2008, a new one was launched in the same year. The turquoise Sniff is still in production. In the imagery Tove Slotte has combined several different comics and other pictures. The original artwork is found in Tove Jansson’s comics #1 Moomin and the Brigands, #2 Moomin and Family Life and the novel Comet in Moominland. Instead of his sometimes fearful self, in this mug Sniff is pictured almost enthusiastic. In the second image Sniff is holding a cat on his lap.
Additional information
Name
Sniff
Also known as
Sniff Turquoise
Product category
Moomin Mug
Mug number
40
Production period
2008–2024
Themes
Characters, Moomin 75
Brand
Arabia
Bottom stamps
5 different
Sticker
NIPSU - SNIFF
Product designer
Kaj Franck
Graphic designer
Tove Slotte
Character
Sniff
Original images
Book - Comet In Moominland (1946) - Tove Jansson
Comic strip #1 - Moomin and the Brigands (1954) - Tove Jansson
Comic strip #2 - Moomin and Family Life (1955) - Tove Jansson
Measurements
Height: 8.1, Width: 11.2, Diameter: 8.3 cm
Weight
250 g
Volume
300 ml
Color
Turquoise
Material
Vitro porcelain
Type
Mug
Bottom stamps (5)
Designers
Kaj Franck
Kaj Franck was born on November 9, 1911 in Vyborg. He was one of the most internationally known Finnish glass and ceramic designers. In 1932, Franck graduated from the School of Art and Design as a furniture designer. After graduation, Franck worked as a catalog designer, interior designer, and furniture designer. Franck was the artistic director of the Nuutajärvi glass factory from 1950 to 1973. In addition to this, he worked as a teacher at the Art School in 1945 and later as its artistic director from 1960–1969. Kaj Franck has designed products for Arabia, Iittala and Artek, among others. Franck's best-known works are the Kilta series, the Teema series and the Kartio glasses. During his career, Kaj Franck won several awards and received recognition for his design work at the Milan Triennial in 1951, 1954 and the Milan Triennial Grand Prix in 1957. He has also received the Compasso d’Oro Prize, the Lunning Prize, the Prince Eugen Medal and Pro Finlandia. In 1972, he was awarded the title of Professor and Honorary Doctor of the Royal College of Art in London in 1983. Kaj Franck died at the age of 77 in 1989.
Tove Slotte
Tove Slotte, born in 1957, is a Finnish artist and a graphic designer. She is a professional ceramist. Tove Slotte worked at Arabia from 1985 to 1990, after which she has worked as a freelance designer. She is best known for designing and illustrating the Moomin products for Iittala and Arabia ceramics. Tove Slotte has been a Moomin fan since her childhood. She says her favourite Moomin book is The Book about Moomin, Mymble and Little My. Tove Slotte has designed the Moomin products for Arabia for more than 30 years.
Characters
Sniff
Known as a little bit fearful and very kind person, Sniff is often included in the adventures of the Moomin family. He also lives at the Moomin house. Sniff loves everything shiny and valuable, and is sometimes quite infatuated by such things. He dreams of riches and wealth, but so far his plans haven’t paid off. Sniff also loves food, and where there is a delicious smelling dinner, that’s where Sniff is found. Unlike many inhabitants of Moominvalley, Sniff dreads water. Sniff is quick to get excited about things, but if any effort is needed to carry out a plan, he gets bored even more quickly. Sniff’s parents Muddler and Fuzzy lost him when he was very young. The Moomin family found him by chance and took him in. Sniff has pointy ears and a long tail. He was first seen in Tove Jansson’s novel The Moomins and the Great Flood.
