{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-gorodok-1781-belarus-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"Coat of arms of Gorodok 1781 (Belarus) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCoat of Arms of Gorodok 1781 (Belarus) Pint Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the historic Coat of Arms of Gorodok, Belarus, as it was officially granted in 1781. The design is a striking example of late 18th-century Russian imperial heraldry, blending regional symbolism with local identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eDesign Breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe artwork is divided into two distinct sections, reflecting the heraldic conventions of the time. The upper portion of the shield bears the emblem of Polotsk, the governing region under which Gorodok then fell within the Russian Empire. This typically took the form of the Imperial double-headed eagle, a symbol of the empire's power and influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe lower part of the shield presents Gorodok's unique identifying feature: a field of horizontal stripes. This field is rendered in a vibrant combination of blue and gold (\u003ci\u003eголубое с золотом\u003c\/i\u003e), a visual representation of the town's distinct character within the larger region. The contrasting colors, rich in symbolic value, create a visually appealing balance within the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism and Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design speaks volumes about Gorodok's place in history. The Imperial eagle asserts the town's affiliation with the Russian Empire, while the blue and gold stripes represent Gorodok's own identity and its unique standing within the regional structure. This juxtaposition reflects a time of reorganization and integration, where local character was acknowledged and incorporated into a wider system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe coat of arms, as depicted on this pint glass, is more than just a decorative design; it is a miniature historical narrative, a visual embodiment of a specific moment in Gorodok's past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50867466076440,"sku":"28090528082993062118","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-gorodok-1781-belarus-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764653487","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-gorodok-1781-belarus-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}