The Rice Family Crest mug. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Eminently suited for a proper brew! Whether it’s a gift to mark a milestone birthday, a new home, or Christmas morning — here’s an artwork with history in your hands.
The origin of the name Rice
Rice is an illustrious ancient Welsh patronymic surname derived from Ap Rhys (meaning "son of Rhys," from rhys, meaning "fiery zeal," "enthusiasm," or "reigning prince"). Sharing direct lineage with Price and tracing descent from Rhys ap Tewdwr, King of Deheubarth, the House of Rice established premier seats at Dynevor Castle in Carmarthenshire and across County Kerry in Ireland. Ruling as Barons Dynevor, High Sheriffs, and Parliamentarians, members of the family exerted immense political influence across Wales and Ireland. Codified early, the name appears in 16th-century Welsh heraldic rolls.
The symbolism of the Rice coat of arms
Visually pure and watchful, the Rice coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with a broad golden chevron bordered in black and powdered with black ermine spots, set between three black ravens or crows (two in chief, one in base). In classical Welsh heraldry, the silver field symbolises sincerity, peace, and unblemished judicial purity, while the golden chevron with ermine spots represents architectural protection, high nobility, and knightly sashes of honor. The three black ravens signify acute watchfulness, sharp intellect, longevity, and ancient Welsh raven lore associated with the chieftains of Rheged. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a golden lion rampant holding a steel bar or weight erect, symbolising heroic courage holding balance and justice. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in Lewys Dwnn’s Heraldic Visitations of Wales and catalogued in Burke's Peerage.
Historical figures
Sir Griffith Rice (16th Century): High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire and landed gentleman at Dynevor Castle.
Lady Eleanor Rice (17th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and benefactor in Kerry land rolls.
Thomas Spring Rice, 1st Baron Monteagle of Brandon (1790–1866): Famed Anglo-Irish statesman and Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Product details
- High quality white ceramic mug with the family crest printed two sides
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
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