{"product_id":"vintage-gold-tone-reclining-lion-brooch-etruscan-inspired-figural-pin","title":"Vintage Gold-Tone Reclining Lion Brooch | Etruscan-Inspired Figural Pin","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"918\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eQuietly powerful and beautifully sculptural, this vintage gold-tone lion brooch draws its inspiration from one of antiquity's most enduring symbols of strength. Cast in a graceful reclining pose, the lion features a richly textured mane, smooth flowing curves, and a polished gold-tone finish that gives the piece a timeless, architectural presence.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eThe design echoes an ancient \u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eEtruscan lion fibula\u003c\/strong\u003e—a type of decorative cloak fastener worn more than 2,500 years ago. In Etruscan culture, lions symbolized courage, protection, and nobility, making them a popular motif on personal adornments, ceremonial objects, and protective amulets. The original archaeological example, now housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, was acquired in 1895 and later inspired museum-authorized costume jewelry reproductions during the late twentieth century, introducing this remarkable ancient design to a new generation of collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eWhether worn on a tailored blazer, winter coat, silk scarf, or handbag, this brooch offers a sophisticated blend of ancient artistry and vintage fashion. Its clean lines and sculptural form feel every bit as relevant today as they did centuries ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dr5t50\" data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w35hcj\" data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eVintage gold-tone reclining lion brooch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mevgn4\" data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003eEtruscan-inspired design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o7riki\" data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eSculptural textured mane with polished finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11ghoe5\" data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eSecure rollover safety clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"125hqoi\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eMeasures approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e2¼ inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gencqt\" data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yawpeg\" data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eMore than a brooch, this piece carries forward a design language that has endured for over two millennia. Inspired by an ancient Etruscan fibula, it reflects a tradition where jewelry served not only as adornment but also as a symbol of protection, strength, and status. Today, it remains a striking reminder that the most compelling designs never truly go out of style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eThere is wear to the gold finish, but we think it adds to it's ancient feel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mon Luxe Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43855488548923,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/9056\/6715\/files\/IMG_6787-Photoroom.jpg?v=1784853549","url":"https:\/\/monluxevintage.com\/products\/vintage-gold-tone-reclining-lion-brooch-etruscan-inspired-figural-pin","provider":"Mon Luxe Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}