{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-amboina-1930-shield-indonesia-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"Coat of Arms of Amboina 1930 - shield (Indonesia) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCoat of Arms of Amboina Pint Glass - Design Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the historic Coat of Arms of Amboina, a heraldic emblem granted in 1930 during the Dutch colonial period in what is now Indonesia. The design is a powerful visual representation of the city of Ambon's heritage, reflecting its maritime history and Dutch colonial influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Shield's Symbolic Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe artwork centers around a classic heraldic shield, divided horizontally into two distinct sections, or \"party per fess\". The top half, the \"chief,\" presents a scene of significant historical importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUpper Section:\u003c\/b\u003e A silver\/white background (argent) forms the backdrop for a detailed depiction of a 17th-century VOC ship – the iconic sailing vessels of the Dutch East India Company. The ship, rendered \"proper\" (in its natural colors), sails upon a blue sea (azure), emphasizing Amboina's maritime connections and its past as a key trading center under Dutch control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLower Section:\u003c\/b\u003e The lower portion, or \"base,\" features a gold\/yellow field (Or). Dominating this section is a striking representation of Fort Victoria, a pivotal defensive structure and administrative center constructed by the Dutch on Ambon Island. The fort is presented in red (gules), a color signifying strength, bravery, and importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe combination of these elements within the shield provides a visual narrative. It commemorates Amboina's past as a significant port city within the Dutch East Indies, where the VOC ship represents the economic dominance of the era, and Fort Victoria signifies the Dutch colonial presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50872594039064,"sku":"24106636196840036965","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/coat-of-arms-of-amboina-1930-shield-indonesia-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764571973","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-amboina-1930-shield-indonesia-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}