Leggings
Ancient Near Eastern ArtTextiles-Costumesca. 8th century A.D.

Leggings is a textiles-costumes created in ca. 8th century A.D. using silk, linen measuring 31.5 in. (80.01 cm) โ€” now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSilk, linen
Dimensions31.5 in. (80.01 cm)
ClassificationTextiles-Costumes
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineHarris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1996
Dateca. 8th century A.D.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Leggings?

Leggings is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Leggings created?

Leggings dates to ca. 8th century A.D..

What material is Leggings made from?

Leggings is crafted from silk, linen.

Is Leggings in the public domain?

Leggings is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access ยท Last updated: April 2026

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