{"product_id":"simhastambha-sarnath-lion-brooch","title":"Simhastambha Sarnath Lion Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt Sarnath, in the third century BCE, Emperor Ashoka raised a polished sandstone column crowned by four lions seated back to back — facing north, south, east and west. Beneath them, an abacus carved with the Dharma Chakra and the four noble animals: the lion, the elephant, the bull and the galloping horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimhastambha\u003c\/strong\u003e is our interpretation of that Mauryan sculpture, rendered in miniature for the lapel. Not a replica — a study in line and proportion, finished in deep red enamel against gold tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn heirloom piece for the bandhgala, the blazer, the wedding sherwani. Presented in the Albetro rosewood gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-tone brass with hard enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure butterfly clutch backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in Albetro rosewood gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInspired by the Lion Capital at Sarnath, an archaeological artefact of the Mauryan period, now held at the Sarnath Museum. An artistic interpretation, not a replica. Not the State Emblem of India.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"albetro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45636112810183,"sku":"SS1543","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1259\/9199\/files\/Ashoka_Emblem_Brooch_gold_finish.png?v=1775793738","url":"https:\/\/www.shopwithstyle.in\/products\/simhastambha-sarnath-lion-brooch","provider":"SHOPWITHSTYLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}