The Lara Family Crest Rocks Glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Nicely suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.
The origin of the name Lara
Lara is an ancient Spanish grandee noble surname derived from the manor and village of Lara de los Infantes in Burgos, Castile. The House of Lara was one of the four premier royal and grandee dynasties of medieval Spain, ruling vast lordships as Counts of Lara, Lords of Biscay, and Regents of Castile. Playing a dominant role in medieval Iberian history, members of the lineage served as royal stewards, admirals, and military commanders throughout the Reconquista.
The symbolism of the Lara coat of arms
Rich in Iberian grandee tradition, the Lara coat of arms features a red shield charged with two golden and black checkered cauldrons (calderas) issuing green serpents from their sides, arranged vertically in pale. In Spanish heraldry, the red field symbolises martial fortitude and sacrifice, while the checkered cauldrons denote grand manorial hospitality, wealth, and military command. The green serpents emerging from the cauldrons signify strategic wisdom, healing, and the defeat of formidable enemies. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a plume of red and gold feathers, representing noble elevation and victory. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was documented in Castilian grandee rolls and registered in the Nobiliario Español and J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
Count Nuño Pérez de Lara (d. 1177): Regent of Castile and powerful noble commander.
Doña María de Lara (13th Century): Spanish noblewoman and benefactor recorded in Castilian charters.
Juan Núñez de Lara (1313–1350): Lord of Lara and Master of the Order of Santiago.
Product details
- Classic rocks glass with family crest
- Volume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)
- Height: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)
- Diameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)
- High heat from the dishwasher or microwave may damage the print, so please hand-wash only.
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
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