{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-sofia-1900-1911-bulgaria-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Coat of arms of Sofia 1900-1911 (Bulgaria) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCoat of Arms of Sofia (1900-1911) Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the historically significant Coat of Arms of Sofia, as it appeared between 1900 and 1911. The design is a vibrant representation of the city's rich history, heritage, and identity, approved and used after its creation for the Paris Exposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eDesign Elements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central element is a shield, divided into four distinct quarters, each carefully crafted to symbolize different aspects of Sofia. Atop the shield is a mural crown, a traditional heraldic symbol signifying the city's status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eQuarter Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUpper Left:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a bust of a \"city goddess,\" a personification of ancient Serdica, with a masonry crown. This quarter pays homage to Sofia's ancient Roman heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUpper Right:\u003c\/b\u003e Displays the façade of Saint Sofia Church, the very church that gave the city its name. This symbolizes the city's Christian and Byzantine heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLower Left:\u003c\/b\u003e Presents the silhouette of Vitosha Mountain, a prominent landmark near Sofia, representing the city's natural landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLower Right:\u003c\/b\u003e Depicts a classical pavilion with a statue of Apollo Medicus, a symbol of the historic mineral springs and healing baths around Sofia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCenter (Inescutcheon):\u003c\/b\u003e A rampant lion, the traditional Bulgarian national symbol, connects Sofia to Bulgaria's national identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe design represents a visual story of Sofia, celebrating its past, its landmarks, and its enduring spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51340042436888,"sku":"25132003176139887832","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-sofia-1900-1911-bulgaria-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1765787545","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-sofia-1900-1911-bulgaria-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}