A Medieval Marble Relief of Royal Couple, ca. late 14th century or later Funerary & Religious Equipment and feature a distinctive design

and feature a distinctive design of circular rings adorned with finely detailed gold spheres

assembed in the 1980s and previously in a private Los Angeles collection

especially to the top right side of the head

Medium:  Gold

A Medieval Marble Relief of Royal Couple, ca. late 14th century or later Funerary & Religious Equipment and feature a distinctive designMedieval European tombs drew inspiration from earlier Roman and Etruscan sculptural traditions. Some individuals were buried in sarcophagi with effigy lids, similar to Etruscan practices, depicting the deceased as if awaiting their ascent to Heaven. Others featured elaborately decorated tombs, complete with relief panels and freestanding effigy sculptures of the deceased, often surrounded by mourners or entire families kneeling in prayer. Intricate