The old alchemists were after gold and never got it. What they got instead, along the way, was most of early chemistry — and a body of writing that later readers found was describing something else entirely.
Jung's reading is the one that stuck: that the real work was never the metal. The lead being turned to gold was the self, and the laboratory was a way of talking about a life. Whether the alchemists meant it that way is still argued over.
The useful version is the plain one. Ordinary things become magic mostly by being paid attention to — the kitchen at six in the morning, the walk you take the same way every day, the cup you always reach for. Nothing about them changes. You do.
Whether you're drinking your morning coffee, evening tea, or something in between—this mug's for you! It's sturdy and glossy with a vivid print that'll withstand the microwave and dishwasher.
• Ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.8″ (9.6 cm) in height, 3.2″ (8.2 cm) in diameter
• 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
• 20 oz mug dimensions: 4.3″ (10.9 cm) in height, 3.7″ (9.3 cm) in diameter
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Blank product sourced from China
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
