This mug was designed to look like a rum keg used for trade in the early 1900's, one that has been battered by dozens of trips across the Atlantic and back. The "metal fitting" on the side, with a "cork" driven into it designates this is technically not a big barrel, but a much smaller KEG. These mugs were released in an "Antiquity Brown" glaze of 500 and an Artist Proof edition of 30 in several different colored glazes in 2012. This 2017 limited edition is the same design in a lighter honey brown glaze with dark brown bands. Released 09/09/2017 at the Tiki Makeke held at Don the Beachcomber's.