Statue of Napirasu at the Louvre museum, Paris

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Queen Napirasu, wife of Untash-Napirisha, stands in a life-size figure with significant damage to her head and left arm. A short-sleeved gown adorned with intricate embroidery typical of such garments covers her body. Four bracelets encircle her right wrist and a ring adorns her left hand, positioned across her stomach. Her pose does not align with traditional worship positions. The Elamite inscription on the skirt's front showcases the kingdom's linguistic identity. This text reveals Queen Napirasu's name and titles, invokes divine protection, lists ritual offerings to the gods, and warns of curses for those who desecrate her likeness. Under the god Beltiya's protection, she is also safeguarded by three deities associated with the Igihalkid Dynasty: Inshushinak, Napirisha, and his consort Kiririsha. These deities are also depicted on Untash-Napirisha's stele in the Louvre. This sculpture is part of the "Scan The World" initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory. This non-profit project aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world for public access at no cost. "Scan The World" is an open-source community effort. If you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can assist in this endeavor.