Culture50 worksAfghan is a cultural designation in The Met collection, represented by 50 works spanning 1701 – 2000, mostly housed in the Musical Instruments department. Notable forms include chordophone-lute-plucked-fretted.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 50 |
| Top Department | Musical Instruments |
| Top Classification | Idiophone-Plucked / Depressed |
Notable Works
AB
Firearms AccessoriesAmmunition Belt (Kamr) with Powder Flask and Two Pouches
B
Boots
B
Chordophone-Accessories-bowBow
C
Chadri
C(
Idiophone-Plucked / DepressedChang (jaw harp)
C(
Idiophone-Plucked / DepressedChang (jaw harp)
C
Cloak
C
Coat
D(
DaggersDagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Afghan are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 50 works related to Afghan.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026