Arabia Moomin Mug #152
Snorkmaiden 0,4l (2024–)
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This is a new and larger 0.4-liter version of the Moomin mug "Snorkmaiden," originally released in 2001. The illustration differs slightly from the original, for example, in the color of the treasure ...
This is a new and larger 0.4-liter version of the Moomin mug "Snorkmaiden," originally released in 2001. The illustration differs slightly from the original, for example, in the color of the treasure chest, making it easy to distinguish from the smaller version. This mug is part of a collection of four mugs and two bowls that will be available exclusively in Finland at K-Supermarket, K-Market, K-Citymarket, and online at K-Citymarket. According to preliminary information, the products will be available from August 19, 2024, to January 25, 2025. The illustrations are based on Tove Jansson's original comics #15 Snorkmaiden Goes Rococo and #20 Moomin under Sail
Additional information
Name
Snorkmaiden 0,4l
Product category
Moomin Mug
Mug number
152
Production period
2024–
Brand
Arabia
Product designer
Kaj Franck
Character
Snorkmaiden
Original images
Comic strip #15 - Snorkmaiden Goes Rococo (1958) - Tove Jansson, Lars Jansson
Comic strip #20 - Moomin under Sail (1959) - Tove Jansson, Lars Jansson
Measurements
Height: 9.0, Width: 12.2, Diameter: 9.3 cm
Weight
350 g
Volume
400 ml
Color
Yellow
Material
Vitro porcelain
Type
Mug
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.
Characters
Snorkmaiden
Snorkmaiden is young and a bit of an erratic personality, always full of surprises. Snorkmaiden is Moomintroll’s friend and his love interest. Snorkmaiden has a brother called Snork, and they belong in the family of Snorks. The snorks change their colouring according to their emotions, and Snorkmaiden turns pale green when she gets upset. Snorkmaiden is an eternal dreamer, who often daydreams of romance and the prince of her dreams. Her vain and flirtatious nature might seem annoying to the others from time to time, but sometimes her stubbornness turns out to be very useful. Snorkmaiden has lovely golden coloured bangs, and a golden anklet. Snorkmaiden first appeared in Tove Jansson’s novel Comet in Moominland.
