{"product_id":"banner-of-duchy-of-samogitia-1609-1618-1-belarus-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Banner of Duchy of Samogitia 1609-1618-1 (Belarus) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBanner of the Duchy of Samogitia 1609-1618 Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eDesign Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass design showcases a historical emblem of regional identity and allegiance, echoing the two-sided nature of the original banner from the Duchy of Samogitia (1609-1618). It features artwork derived from the flag's rich heraldic symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eFront Face: The Samogitian Bear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe front of the shot glass prominently displays the coat of arms of Samogitia. This features a fierce black bear, rendered standing on its hind legs with silver claws and a silver collar. The bear is set against a vibrant red shield, representing the duchy itself. This central image highlights Samogitia's unique identity within the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eReverse: Grand Ducal Allegiance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWhile the product is a single-sided item, the design's concept is drawn from a flag with two distinct faces. The banner would have likely included the \"Pahonia,\" (the \"Pursuit\") coat of arms of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania on the reverse. This would be represented as a knight on horseback. The inclusion of this symbol acknowledged the duchy's place within the broader framework of the Grand Duchy, demonstrating both its distinctiveness and its connection to the larger political entity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism and Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design merges two critical elements of the historical banner: one side recognizing the Grand Duchy (Lithuanian knight), and the other asserting the autonomy and identity of Samogitia. The black bear is the traditional heraldic symbol, representing the Duchy. Its presence conveys the duchy's history, its values, and its role within the political structure of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51484484829464,"sku":"38854064893420060041","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/banner-of-duchy-of-samogitia-1609-1618-1-belarus-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768355338","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/banner-of-duchy-of-samogitia-1609-1618-1-belarus-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}