Lady of Elche
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Lady of Elche

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This Iberian limestone bust (4th c. BC), discovered in Elche in 1897, depicts an aristocratic woman, possibly honored as a deity. Its elaborate headdress reflects Mediterranean influences, while a rear cavity suggests use as a funerary urn. Traces of polychromy hint at its original vibrancy. Today, it endures as a symbol of Iberian culture and Spanish identity.