{"product_id":"lion-head-cufflinks","title":"Royal Lion Head Cufflinks","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe King of Beasts at the Cuff: Lion Head Cufflinks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA male lion looks out from each cuff, its heavy mane framing a stern face. These lion head cufflinks measure 0.5 in by 1 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe royal lion cufflinks are cast in antique gold plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Karat antique gold plate over pewter and brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 in x 1 in each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e King of beasts cufflinks, antique gold cufflinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Kings Chose Lions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLion imagery runs from Sumer, about 3000 BC, to the Assyrian Empire, about 700 BC. The lion stood for wild chaos that a king must master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssyrian kings hunted lions and boasted of it. The reliefs of Ashurbanipal at Nineveh, about 645 to 635 BC, show the staged hunts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Mane That Frames the Face\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly male lions carry the great mane. Artists used it to make a ruler's portrait. King of beasts cufflinks borrow that grandeur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedieval Lions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLions kept their rank in medieval art. Henry I of England kept lions at Woodstock. A lion-shaped aquamanile of about 1400 survives in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the lion head cufflinks with French cuffs in white or pale blue. Wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique gold cufflinks stay warm against dark suits. See more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/museum-jewelry-cufflinks-tietacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry Cufflinks and Tie Tacks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Lion in Art\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lion has stood for kings from Babylon to Britain. Royal lion cufflinks continue that line in a small size. These lion head cufflinks are a quiet sign of confidence. Antique gold cufflinks like these suit a formal wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead how Assyrian kings staged lion hunts to show command over chaos. King of beasts cufflinks have a very old pedigree. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/historycollection.com\/lions-of-mesopotamia-assyrian-kings-lion-hunt-divinity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLions of Mesopotamia - History Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":1192426459,"sku":"7804","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/502fb485f105708f118934c6b065b98b.jpg?v=1777661765","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/lion-head-cufflinks","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}