{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-east-india-company-1600-1709-india-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Coat of Arms of East India Company 1600-1709 (India) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCoat of Arms of East India Company 1600-1709 (India) Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the historically significant Coat of Arms of the East India Company, a powerful symbol of trade and royal backing from the period between 1600 and 1709. The design is a miniature heraldic masterpiece, reflecting the Company's influence during the early stages of British involvement in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Shield: A Quarterly Display of Power\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central element is a shield, divided into four quarters. The first and fourth quarters boldly display three silver lions passant guardant on a red field. These lions are directly derived from the Royal Arms of England, immediately signifying the Company's English charter and its loyalty to the Crown. This element conveys authority and a direct connection to the English monarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe second and third quarters are frequently adorned with a sailing ship on waves. This visual represents the maritime commerce that fueled the East India Company's prosperity. It visually portrays the company's core operations and its focus on oceanic trade routes that spanned the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eCrest and Supporters: Reinforcing Authority\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAbove the shield, the design incorporates a crest, often featuring a lion or a crown. This further emphasizes the Company's royal charter and its sanctioned status. Although not always present, the later additions of supporters, typically two figures holding the shield, add further visual weight and reinforce the design's overall sense of legitimacy and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Motto: A Declaration of Patronage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOften accompanying the design is the motto \"Auspicio Regis et Senatus Angliae\" – \"Under the auspices of the King and the English Senate\". This inscription, if present, acts as a visual affirmation, highlighting the Company's authority derived directly from the English monarchy and government, cementing the company’s powerful position.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":50881798209816,"sku":"33495195039359138896","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-east-india-company-1600-1709-india-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1764561403","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-east-india-company-1600-1709-india-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}