{"product_id":"brasao-de-macau-1850s-1910-portugal-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Brasão de Macau 1850s-1910 (Portugal) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBrasão de Macau 1850s-1910 (Portugal) Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the historic \"Brasão de Macau\" (Coat of Arms) used in Macau during its period as a Portuguese territory, roughly between the 1850s and 1910s. The design is a vibrant representation of Macau's historical ties to Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVisual Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the design lies the core heraldic symbol of Portugal: the shield featuring the iconic five blue shields (\"quinas\"), each adorned with silver bezants (roundels). This element immediately establishes the connection between Macau and the Portuguese realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design also incorporates the inscription: \"Cidade do nome de Deus, não há outra mais leal,\" which translates to \"City of the Name of God, there is no other more loyal.\" This motto, often surrounding the shield, speaks to Macau's historical loyalty to Portugal during the colonial period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of the Portuguese shield signifies Macau's status as a Portuguese-controlled territory. The \"quinas\" represent Portugal itself, embedding Macau's identity within the broader Portuguese empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe motto further reinforces this connection, emphasizing Macau's allegiance. Such inscriptions were a common practice in Portuguese colonial heraldry, solidifying the relationship between the colony and the Portuguese crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis design serves as a visual reminder of Macau's rich history and its historical role within the Portuguese colonial context, a compelling emblem of a bygone era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51465855140120,"sku":"24733377883163306593","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/braso-de-macau-1850s-1910-portugal-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768394495","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/brasao-de-macau-1850s-1910-portugal-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}