2. The Lady of Elche is an Iberian sculptureThe Lady of Elche is an Iberian sculpture
in limestonein limestone
It has in its posterior part an almostIt has in its posterior part an almost
spherical hole of 18 cm of diameter and 16spherical hole of 18 cm of diameter and 16
cm of depth, that possibly was used tocm of depth, that possibly was used to
introduce relicsintroduce relics
3. The sculpture is well preserved, althoughThe sculpture is well preserved, although
it shows numerous blows and erosionsit shows numerous blows and erosions
and has lost almost all its originaland has lost almost all its original
polychromy and the vitreous paste thatpolychromy and the vitreous paste that
filled its eyes.filled its eyes.
It represents a woman with perfectIt represents a woman with perfect
features, possibly idealized and splendidlyfeatures, possibly idealized and splendidly
adorned with clothes and jewels.adorned with clothes and jewels.
4. The woman is dressed with a tunic and aThe woman is dressed with a tunic and a
mantilla held by a comb, which falls acrossmantilla held by a comb, which falls across
the chest.the chest.
This blanket was reddish and there areThis blanket was reddish and there are
still traces of paint.still traces of paint.
5. Limestone: calizaLimestone: caliza
Hole: cavidadHole: cavidad
Relics: reliquiasRelics: reliquias
Depth: profundidadDepth: profundidad
Blows: GolpesBlows: Golpes
Polychromy: policromía (arte de pintar o decorar con varios colores)Polychromy: policromía (arte de pintar o decorar con varios colores)
Vitreous: vítreaVitreous: vítrea
Filled: llenoFilled: lleno
Falls: caídasFalls: caídas
Chest: pechoChest: pecho
Blanket: mantaBlanket: manta
Reddish: rojizaReddish: rojiza
