{"product_id":"barni-stemma-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Barni-Stemma (Italy) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBarni-Stemma (Italy) Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the intricate and historically rich coat of arms (stemma) of Barni, a municipality in the province of Como, Italy. The design is a visual tapestry, meticulously crafted with symbolism reflecting the town's heritage and natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuartered Shield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe coat of arms is organized into four distinct sections, or quarters, each contributing to the overall narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Quarter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe top-left quarter presents a silver (white) background, upon which stands a natural-colored beech tree, a direct reference to the renowned \"faggio di Barni,\" a monumental tree emblematic of the area. The tree is rooted in a verdant, green ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSecond and Third Quarters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe top-right and bottom-left quarters are themselves further divided, showcasing a complex arrangement representing the Sfondrati family. Within each of these subdivided areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe first and fourth sub-divisions feature a golden field adorned with a blue “gemella doppio-merlata” (a twin double-merloned figure) angled diagonally and accompanied by two eight-pointed blue stars, reflecting the Sfondrati family's heraldry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe second and third sub-divisions display a blue field with a natural-colored pine tree, standing on a green terrace. Over this complex, a vertical red stripe (\"pale\") is superimposed, bearing the papal keys and gonfalon, an allusion to Niccolò Sfondrati, who became Pope Gregory XIV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFourth Quarter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom-right quarter presents a silver field, upon which a red castle is prominently displayed. This castle represents the historical castle of Barni, once a crucial element in the area's defenses and a physical reminder of the region’s past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverall Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall design represents a blend of natural elements like the beech and pine trees with noble history, referencing the area's rich past and its influential figures. The coat of arms, designed by engineer Camillo Ghisi, serves as a lasting visual testament to Barni's identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51484410249496,"sku":"76175730294238811140","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/barni-stemma-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768356206","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/barni-stemma-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}