{"product_id":"blason-jean-assen-ii-tsar-de-bulgarie-selon-gelre-bulgaria-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Blason Jean Assen II Tsar de Bulgarie selon Gelre (Bulgaria) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlason Jean Assen II Tsar de Bulgarie selon Gelre (Bulgaria) Shot Glass: Design Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases a captivating piece of heraldic art: the \"Blason Jean Assen II, Tsar de Bulgarie (selon Gelre)\" – a coat of arms attributed to Tsar Ivan Asen II of Bulgaria as recorded in the medieval Armorial de Gelre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eVisual Elements and Representation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central design element is the shield, the heart of the heraldic achievement. It's characterized by its most prominent feature: horizontal stripes, described in heraldic terms as \"fascé.\"  The colors, though not definitively recorded in the original manuscript, are often interpreted as alternating gold and green bands, lending a rich and vibrant appearance to the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn one corner of the shield, a smaller emblem, the \"franc-quartier,\" takes center stage.  This represents the arms of Constantinople, adding a historical dimension and highlighting the influence of the Byzantine Empire on the Second Bulgarian Empire during Ivan Asen II's reign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eMeaning and Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis design symbolizes more than just visual aesthetics; it's a testament to history and cultural interpretation. While not an officially recognized coat of arms from the Tsar's era, the design's presence in the Armorial de Gelre reflects how medieval heralds sought to document and represent European rulers. The use of stripes is a common motif in heraldry and can symbolize strength, unity, and perhaps, by analogy, the geographical organization of the empire. The inclusion of the Constantinople arms connects the Bulgarian monarchy to its historical and cultural context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design, as presented on this shot glass, offers a glimpse into how history and symbolism were viewed and represented centuries ago.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51473266180376,"sku":"24746120483896613471","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/blason-jean-assen-ii-tsar-de-bulgarie-selon-gelre-bulgaria-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768377245","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/blason-jean-assen-ii-tsar-de-bulgarie-selon-gelre-bulgaria-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}