Susa (Middle Elamite period) : Bronze statue of Queen Napirasu, second half of 2nd millennium BC

This statue was cast in two stages. First an outer shell about 3 cm thick was made. This was then completely filled with metal. The Elamite inscription engraved on the skirt names the woman as Napirasu, the consort of King Untashgal (c. 1265-1245). A curse threatens those who would destroy or displace the statue. However, it was found in fragmentary state with head missing. -- h : 1.29 m (Louvre, Paris)