{"product_id":"armoiries-chypre-1393-armenia-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Armoiries Chypre 1393 (Armenia) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eArmoiries Chypre 1393 (Armenia) Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the intricate heraldry of the Armoiries Chypre 1393, a medieval coat of arms associated with the Lusignan kings. The design is a visual testament to the dynastic claims and political landscape of the Crusader era and the Eastern Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eA Quartered Legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design features a quartered shield, meticulously divided into four distinct sections, each representing a key realm under the Lusignan rulers.  The upper left quadrant displays the iconic gold cross potent with four smaller crosses on a silver field, the emblem of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem.  This symbolizes the Lusignan claim to the Holy City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAdjacent to the Jerusalem quarter, the upper right section presents the traditional arms of Cyprus: a \u003cem\u003eburely\u003c\/em\u003e field of silver and blue, displaying horizontal stripes, and a prominent red lion. This heraldry directly links the design to the island kingdom of Cyprus, the primary seat of the Lusignan power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe lower left quadrant bears the red lion on a gold field, representing the Armenian kingship claimed by the Lusignans, specifically referencing the Kingdom of Cilician Armenia. This section commemorates the connection to a powerful kingdom of old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFinally, the lower right quadrant mirrors the heraldry of Cyprus or a related Lusignan symbol, showcasing a red lion on silver. This further reinforces the link to the dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism of Union\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe combined elements of the design tell a story of political union and dynastic succession. It signifies the claim of the Lusignan kings to Jerusalem, Cyprus, and Armenian Cilicia, representing the complex interplay of power and claims during the late medieval period. It's a snapshot of history captured in heraldic form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51494131335448,"sku":"49894397871464997336","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/armoiries-chypre-1393-armenia-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768333720","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/armoiries-chypre-1393-armenia-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}