{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-portuguese-timor-1951-1975-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"Coat of arms of Portuguese Timor 1951-1975 (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCoat of Arms of Portuguese Timor Pint Glass - Design Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the heraldic representation of Portuguese Timor from 1951 to 1975, a design steeped in colonial history and symbolic of Portugal's overseas presence. The central focus is a shield, a direct adaptation of the \"lesser coat of arms\" used by Portugal for its territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eThe Central Shield: Imperial Echoes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe shield itself is divided, reflecting the iconic Portuguese national emblem. At its heart lies the familiar escutcheon, a central shield containing the five blue shields, each bearing five silver bezants, arranged in a cross – known as the \"quinas.\" Encircling this core design is the red border, adorned with seven golden castles. These elements speak to Portugal's rich military history and symbolize the nation's strength, victories, and the fortifications that helped establish its empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eLocal Context \u0026amp; Colonial Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design also incorporated elements intended to represent Portuguese Timor. These would typically be minimal, reflecting the colonial emphasis on the imperial connection rather than the colony’s own identity. A wreath or stylized motifs referencing local flora or cultural symbols may surround the shield, although, if present, they are secondary to the overall Portuguese identity. Above the shield, you may see a mural crown to denote Portuguese Timor's status as a colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eStyle and Presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe overall style of the artwork is formal and straightforward, consistent with Portuguese administrative heraldry of the mid-20th century. The presentation is simple, reflecting the era's design sensibilities and the importance placed on order and structure within the Portuguese colonial system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50860788023576,"sku":"33347051473778726065","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-portuguese-timor-1951-1975-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764666153","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-portuguese-timor-1951-1975-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}