{"product_id":"bellano-stemma-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Bellano-Stemma (Italy) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBellano-Stemma (Italy) Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eVisual Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the intricate Coat of Arms (Stemma) of Bellano, a town in the Lombardy region of Italy. The design is segmented into a distinctive \"interzato in mantello ricurvo\" shape, essentially three sections forming a curved mantle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eDetailed Design Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe upper right section features a striking red tower, a symbol of the historic Della Torre (Torriani) family's influence. The tower is styled with Ghibelline merlons, showcasing architectural detail, and is crowned with a natural laurel wreath. The tower rests on a green plain and is flanked by the black uppercase letters \"A\" and \"N\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe upper left section presents a scene on a sky blue background: a boat with a natural-colored sail, navigating waves of silver and blue, a nod to Bellano’s location on Lake Como and its waterside character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe bottom section displays the iconic \"biscione,\" the serpent of the Visconti family, a snake in green, crowned in gold, swallowing a child, which represents historical ties to the area.  This emblem is placed vertically and is accompanied by the black initials “I” and “O.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAt the top of the design (the \"capo\"), a red field contains a single golden lily, symbolizing the merger with the municipality of Vendrogno.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism and Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe overall design is a rich tapestry of symbolism, weaving together the history, geography, and lineage of Bellano. The tower represents the influence of the Della Torre family. The biscione is a direct reference to the Visconti family. The boat pays homage to the town's lakeside location on Lake Como. The golden lily signifies the union with Vendrogno, cementing Bellano’s identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51484377547032,"sku":"27219566760302770838","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/bellano-stemma-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768357520","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/bellano-stemma-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}