{"product_id":"escudo-de-albolote-granada-spain-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Escudo de Albolote Granada (Spain) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEscudo de Albolote Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eRaise a toast to the rich history of Albolote, Spain with this striking shot glass featuring its official coat of arms (escudo). The design is a vibrant testament to the town's heritage, meticulously rendered to capture the heraldic details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eA Divided Shield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe artwork centers around a shield \"cortado\" – horizontally divided into two distinct sections, each packed with symbolic meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eUpper Section: Battle and Nature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe top portion features a bold red (\"gules\") background, upon which stands a naturalistically colored fig tree. Flanking the tree are two mounted knights, facing each other – one Moorish, one Christian – both rendered in silver (white). This scene commemorates the pivotal Battle of La Higueruela (1431), a significant moment in Albolote's past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eEncircling this upper scene is a green border (\"bordure sinople\") adorned with eight golden acorns. These acorns are a direct visual link to the town's Arabic origin, \"qaryat al-bollūt,\" meaning \"village of the oaks (or acorns).\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eLower Section: Noble Lineage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe lower section also features a red background. Across this field is a gold band (\"banda de oro\") \"engolada\" – swallowing – two golden dragon heads, their tongues painted in red (\"linguados de gules\"). These elements are taken from the arms of the Álvarez de Bohórquez family, former lords of Albolote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis lower portion is framed by a blue border (\"bordure azure\"). It features two fleur-de-lis, placed one at the top and one at the bottom, and two silver columns, positioned on the sides. These additional elements are heraldic decorations perhaps related to the family’s lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eRoyal Crown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTopping the entire design is a royal (open) crown, reflecting the historical ducal status held by the lords of Albolote. This crown serves as a visual reminder of the town's past and the noble families who shaped its destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51227427602712,"sku":"17184094192124931866","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/escudo-de-albolote-granada-spain-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1765608598","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/escudo-de-albolote-granada-spain-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}