{"product_id":"blason-ville-be-gembloux-namur-belgium-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Blason ville be Gembloux Namur (Belgium) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGembloux Coat of Arms Shot Glass: Design Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the historic coat of arms, or blason, of the Belgian city of Gembloux, located in the province of Namur. The design is a striking representation of the city's rich past and its ties to both ecclesiastical and civic authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eVisual Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central design element is a heraldic shield. The background, or field, of the shield is rendered in a deep black color (sable).  Upon this dark field, three silver-colored (argent) keys are displayed. The keys are arranged vertically, one above the other, in what heraldry calls \"in pale.\"  These silver keys are the primary focus of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCrowning the shield is a decorative element: an ancient count's coronet. This coronet is distinguished by thirteen pearls, visually representing Gembloux's historical status as a county.  The addition of the coronet lends an air of prestige and historical significance to the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe core symbolism of the design lies in the presence of the three keys. The keys are a long-standing emblem of power and authority. They are thought to relate to the historic Benedictine abbey of Gembloux. The inclusion of the keys likely signifies the significant influence of the abbey within the city and may also allude to ecclesiastical, and potentially even papal, ties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe count's coronet reinforces Gembloux's historical importance. It highlights the period when the head of the Abbey held the title of abbot-count, a status that underscores the city's former position within the region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51469359841560,"sku":"75633806003963395322","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/blason-ville-be-gembloux-namur-belgium-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768381228","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/blason-ville-be-gembloux-namur-belgium-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}