{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-dutch-brazil-netherlands-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Coat of arms of Dutch Brazil (Netherlands) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCoat of Arms of Dutch Brazil Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis shot glass features the heraldic design of the coat of arms associated with Dutch Brazil, also known as Nieuw Holland, during the period of Dutch colonial control in the 17th century. The artwork showcases a visually dynamic and historically significant emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Quartered Shield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of the design is a quartered shield. Each quarter represents one of the major captaincies (administrative regions) under Dutch governance in northeastern Brazil. The precise symbols within each quarter would reflect the historical heraldry of Pernambuco, Itamaracá, Paraíba, and Rio Grande do Norte, although the specific details could vary based on the historical source used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSymbolism and Meaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis composite design is a powerful symbol of the Dutch presence and control over these Brazilian territories. The quartered shield demonstrates the unification of these distinct regions under Dutch rule, visually integrating their individual identities into a singular colonial emblem. It reflects the Dutch West India Company's administrative structure in the region, bringing together the local identities under the colonial power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe coat of arms embodies the concept of a \"New Holland,\" a European presence transplanted to the New World, marked by both a strategic control and the integration of local governance systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51350041559320,"sku":"38299045194383542069","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/coat-of-arms-of-dutch-brazil-netherlands-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768447426","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-dutch-brazil-netherlands-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}