Queen Nar-Asu: Life Size Statue

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The life-size statue of Queen Napir-asu is shown standing, it is made out of bronze and copper. It weighs 3,760 pounds. The amount of metal used to make it reflects the wealth of the Elamite. It serves as a permanent votive offering to the gods. The head and the left arms are damaged. She is wearing a short sleeved dress covered with some kind of fancywork. The hands on her belly may represent virility. She has four bracelets on her right wrist and a ring on her left ring finger. The inscription on the front of the dress is written in Elamite. It gives her name, title, and also calls down a curse on anyone brave enough to seize or destroy the

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