{"product_id":"blason-famille-it-gonzaga09-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Blason famille it Gonzaga09 (Italy) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlason Famille it Gonzaga09 Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases a complex and historically rich design: the \"Blason famille it Gonzaga09,\" a heraldic representation of the Gonzaga family coat of arms. The artwork vividly displays the quartered shield, the primary element that defines this design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Design Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design features a complex arrangement of heraldic symbols. The first and fourth quarters of the shield prominently display the original Gonzaga arms. This consists of a silver (Argent) field emblazoned with a red (Gules) cross patty, surrounded by four black eagles (sable), symbolizing the Gonzaga family's origins as Lords of Mantua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second and third quarters of the shield are divided, showcasing the family's alliances and inheritance through various other quarterings, representing other prominent families like Clèves, La Marck, Artois, Brabant, Burgundy, Rethel, and Albret d'Orval. This reflects the expansion of Gonzaga's power through strategic marriages and territorial acquisitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center of the design, an escutcheon, or a central shield, shows Azure with three fleurs-de-lis Or, a bordure Gules charged with eight roundels Argent (Alençon), indicating a prominent claim or inheritance. This overall arrangement is a testament to the Gonzaga's historical importance and the intertwining of their lineage with other noble families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSymbolism and Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe coat of arms, as depicted in this design, is much more than mere decoration. It is a visual narrative, encapsulating the history, power, and lineage of the House of Gonzaga. Each symbol, color, and arrangement holds significance, reflecting the family's rise from local lords to rulers of a significant Italian duchy and their alliances with the key players in European history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is a detailed expression of dynastic legacy, a visual celebration of the Gonzaga's influence over centuries. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51473611555096,"sku":"22145504572189796804","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/blason-famille-it-gonzaga09-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768374800","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/blason-famille-it-gonzaga09-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}