A porcelain mouse decorated in gold rests on the lid of the mug. A symbol of wisdom, it plays an important role as an intermediary between heaven and earth, the spiritual and the material, keeping vigil over a library, among books and clocks and a staircase that ascends to knowledge. The lid, designed to keep beverages hot, features a blue space that can be personalized with a dedication or phrase to be presented as a keepsake on a special occasion. The mug also lends decorative beauty that enhances any room. Totem is an homage to an eighteenth century decorative tradition, displaying contemporary depictions of animals that harbor unique symbolism. Available in tableware assortments and other fine home accessories, it depicts various faunal subjects, each reflecting a particular significance with which to identify.