{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-pishpek-1908-kyrgyzstan-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Coat of arms of Pishpek 1908 (Kyrgyzstan) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCoat of Arms of Pishpek 1908 Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the historic coat of arms of Pishpek, the city now known as Bishkek, as it was officially approved in 1908. The design is a rich tapestry of heraldic symbolism, reflecting the region's agricultural heritage and industrious spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eShield and Field\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central element is a French-style heraldic shield, its field a vibrant azure (blue). This provides the backdrop for the other elements, adding a sense of nobility and historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Fess and Plough-Shares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eA silver (white) horizontal belt, or fess, bisects the shield.  Arranged across this belt are three azure plough-shares. These tools are a direct representation of agriculture and farming, highlighting the region's economic foundation at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eBees of Industry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAbove and below the fess, in the free space, are two golden bees.  These represent industriousness and the value placed on hard work within the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eRegional Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe upper portion of the shield, the chief, incorporates elements of the broader Semirechensk Oblast, the region to which Pishpek belonged.  This signifies the city's place within a larger administrative and geographical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eCrown and Embellishments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe shield is topped by a city crown, in the form of a fortress tower with three battlements. This was a symbol commonly used to denote a county-level town within the Russian Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSurrounding the shield are two golden ears of wheat, bound together by a scarlet Alexandrov ribbon. This symbolizes the importance of grain production, agriculture, and cereal trade in the local economy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51344405430552,"sku":"13299375619994588782","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-pishpek-1908-kyrgyzstan-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1765780061","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-pishpek-1908-kyrgyzstan-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}