{"product_id":"blason-famille-it-coglione01-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Blason famille it Coglione01 (Italy) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlason famille it Coglione01 (Italy) Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases a striking design derived from the historic coat of arms associated with the Colleoni family of Bergamo, Italy, also known by the older spelling Coglioni. The artwork is a direct representation of the family's heraldic emblem, a visual pun rooted in their family name and medieval Italian heraldic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eDesign Elements and Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design features a shield divided horizontally, described in heraldic terms as \"per fess.\" The upper half of the shield is rendered in a vibrant red (gules), while the lower half is depicted in silver\/white (argent).  Across this divided field are three pairs of testicles, arranged as the primary heraldic charge. These charges are \"counter-changed,\" meaning their colors alternate according to the background: a silver\/white pair on the red background, and a red pair on the silver\/white background. This alternating color scheme creates visual interest and emphasizes the contrast of the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eMeaning and Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central element of the design – the testicles – is a direct visual reference to the Italian word \"coglioni,\" a play on the family's name, Colleoni\/Coglioni.  This is a classic example of \"canting arms,\" where the imagery provides a visual pun on the family's name.  This unusual heraldic choice is a bold statement, representing the family's pride and a direct link to their historical identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe overall composition embodies the essence of medieval Italian heraldry, utilizing color and form to communicate a family's history and personality in a visually arresting way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51473632690456,"sku":"18057821890839303416","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/blason-famille-it-coglione01-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768374598","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/blason-famille-it-coglione01-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}