Royal Lion Head Cufflinks

The King of Beasts at the Cuff: Lion Head Cufflinks

A 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.

The royal lion cufflinks are cast in antique gold plate.

Product Details

• Material: 24 Karat antique gold plate over pewter and brass
• Dimensions: 0.5 in x 1 in each
• Sold as: A pair
• Style: King of beasts cufflinks, antique gold cufflinks
• Origin: Made in USA

Why Kings Chose Lions

Lion 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.

Assyrian kings hunted lions and boasted of it. The reliefs of Ashurbanipal at Nineveh, about 645 to 635 BC, show the staged hunts.

A Mane That Frames the Face

Only male lions carry the great mane. Artists used it to make a ruler's portrait. King of beasts cufflinks borrow that grandeur.

Medieval Lions

Lions kept their rank in medieval art. Henry I of England kept lions at Woodstock. A lion-shaped aquamanile of about 1400 survives in Germany.

Wearing and Display

Wear the lion head cufflinks with French cuffs in white or pale blue. Wipe with a soft cloth.

Antique gold cufflinks stay warm against dark suits. See more in our Museum Jewelry Cufflinks and Tie Tacks.

About the Lion in Art

The 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.

For More Reading from the Web

• Read how Assyrian kings staged lion hunts to show command over chaos. King of beasts cufflinks have a very old pedigree. Lions of Mesopotamia - History Collection