{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-the-house-of-medici-old-type-2-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Coat of arms of the House of Medici old - type 2 (Italy) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCoat of Arms of the House of Medici (Old - Type 2) Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the historic Coat of Arms of the House of Medici, specifically the \"Old - Type 2\" version, a heraldic emblem used prominently in 15th-century Italy.  The design embodies a bold and instantly recognizable symbol of power and lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eVisual Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe artwork presents a striking composition centered around a gold (or) shield.  Arranged in a circular border, orle, are six vividly colored red balls (palle). This arrangement creates a balanced and symmetrical aesthetic, drawing the eye across the surface of the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism and Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis particular design represents an early phase in the evolution of the Medici coat of arms. The six red balls are believed to have a variety of meanings. One interpretation links the design to the Arte del Cambio, the Medici's guild of moneychangers, referencing gold bezants, or coins. Another theory suggests Etruscan roots, with the balls echoing the shapes found on Etruscan votive sculptures. A more legendary association connects the balls to dents on a shield, a consequence of a battle between a Medici ancestor and a giant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe simplicity of the design, with its bold colors and distinct shapes, effectively communicates a sense of historical significance, familial identity, and potential interpretations, inviting contemplation of the Medici family's rich history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51335608205592,"sku":"98281809488481702031","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-the-house-of-medici-old-type-2-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1765570948","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-the-house-of-medici-old-type-2-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}