{"product_id":"blason-jean-thomas-arrighi-de-casanova-1778-1853-duc-de-padoue-france-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Blason Jean-Thomas Arrighi de Casanova 1778-1853 duc de Padoue (France) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlason Jean-Thomas Arrighi de Casanova Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the heraldic design, or \"blason,\" granted to Jean-Thomas Arrighi de Casanova, 1st duc de Padoue, a nobleman under Napoleon's First French Empire. The design is a quartered shield, rich with symbolic meaning, reflecting both his military service and ducal rank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eQuartered Shield: A Story in Four Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe shield is divided into four sections, each telling a piece of the duke's story. The arrangement highlights the importance of multiple honors and achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eQuarters 1 \u0026amp; 4: Faith and Family\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe first and fourth quarters feature a silver\/white field (\"Argent\") emblazoned with a blue latticed cross (\"cross treillissé d'azur\"). This stylized cross likely represents Christian faith or alludes to the family's heritage and traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eQuarters 2 \u0026amp; 3: Echoes of the Egyptian Campaign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe second and third quarters depict a golden field (\"Or\") bearing a black sphinx (\"sphinx de sable\") lying down (\"couché\") on a red base (\"base de gueules\"). The sphinx holds a Turkish three-tailed standard (\"étendard turc à trois queues de cheval\"), a potent symbol of Napoleon’s campaigns in Egypt and the Near East. This design element likely refers to his military service in that region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eChief: Ducal Rank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eA red stripe (\"chief de gueules\") stretches across the top of the shield, sown with silver stars (\"semé d'étoiles d'argent\"). This \"chief\" is a distinctive feature of titles created by Napoleon, marking the duke's high rank within the nobility of the Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass design celebrates the heraldic artistry of the Napoleonic era, offering a glimpse into the life and achievements of the Duc de Padoue through its carefully chosen and symbolic visual elements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51473212997912,"sku":"78497294984950741527","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/blason-jean-thomas-arrighi-de-casanova-1778-1853-duc-de-padoue-france-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768377435","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/blason-jean-thomas-arrighi-de-casanova-1778-1853-duc-de-padoue-france-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}