{"product_id":"blason-ville-be-sint-lievens-houtem-belgium-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Blason ville be Sint-Lievens-Houtem (Belgium) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlason ville be Sint-Lievens-Houtem (Belgium) Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the beautifully complex coat of arms, or blason, of Sint-Lievens-Houtem, a municipality in Belgium. The design, a testament to the region's rich history, is divided into four distinct quarters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eQuarterly Design Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe first and fourth quarters feature an azure (blue) background emblazoned with a lion fessy argent and gules. This striking element depicts a horizontally striped lion in silver and red, featuring seven stripes, and is derived from the historical arms of Sint-Lievens-Houtem itself, originally tied to the Abbey of Saint Bavo in Ghent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe second quarter is also set against an azure (blue) backdrop. It features a prominent chevron or (gold chevron), accompanied by three boar's heads argent (silver boar heads). This imagery stems from the historical arms of Zonnegem, reflecting the influence of the Dierickx family who once held ownership of the village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe third quarter presents a bold gules (red) field, upon which are positioned three keys or (gold keys). This detail is adopted from the arms of Letterhoutem. It also carries historical significance, associated with Bavegem and Vlierzele due to their ties to Saint Peter's Abbey in Ghent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism and Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design of the Blason of Sint-Lievens-Houtem beautifully represents the union of the former municipalities that now form the region. Each quarter of the design carefully incorporates heraldic symbols from important local families and religious institutions, creating a visual narrative that speaks volumes about the region's heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51468627149080,"sku":"26276220716964713946","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/blason-ville-be-sint-lievens-houtem-belgium-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768383169","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/blason-ville-be-sint-lievens-houtem-belgium-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}