{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-pishpek-1908-russia-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Coat of arms of Pishpek 1908 (Russia) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCoat of Arms of Pishpek 1908 Shot Glass: Design Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the historic coat of arms of Pishpek, a city that later became Bishkek, as it was approved in 1908 under the Russian Empire. The design, rendered in intricate detail, offers a glimpse into the city's past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Shield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central element is a French-style heraldic shield, its field a vibrant turquoise (azure\/blue-green). A prominent silver horizontal band, or \"pale,\" bisects the shield, displaying three \"lemekhi\" – ploughshares – arranged in a neat row, symbolizing the agricultural heart of the region. Above and below the silver stripe, a single golden bee graces each section, representing industriousness and the hard-working nature of the people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn the upper right corner of the shield (chief dexter) appears the emblem of Semirechensk Oblast, the administrative region to which Pishpek belonged. The shield is embraced by a wreath composed of two golden ears of wheat, bound together with an Alexander ribbon, symbolizing grain production, trade, and the land's fertility. Above the shield, a city crown, shaped like a fortress tower with three battlements, signifies Pishpek's status as a district city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design is rich in symbolism. The ploughshares represent agriculture, reflecting the importance of farming in the area. The bees symbolize diligence and productivity. The wheat ears and ribbon allude to grain production and commerce. The city-tower crown denotes municipal status, while also evoking a sense of defense appropriate for a settlement in a border region. The inclusion of the governorate emblem segment clearly marks the city's administrative affiliation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51344405135640,"sku":"19984583453577605729","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-russia-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1765780070","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-pishpek-1908-russia-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}