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Culture44 worksAkkadian is a cultural designation in The Met collection, represented by 44 works spanning 2350 BC – 2150 BC, mostly housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department. Notable forms include stone-cylinder seals.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 44 |
| Top Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Top Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
Notable Works
Metalwork-Implements-InscribedAxe head
Metalwork-Vessels-InscribedBowl
Clay-Tablets-InscribedCuneiform tablet: account text concerning bitumen, Quradum…
Clay-Tablets-InscribedCuneiform tablet: house sale contract, Quradum archive
Stone-Cylinder SealsCylinder seal
Stone-Cylinder Seals-InscribedCylinder seal
Stone-Cylinder SealsCylinder seal
Stone-Cylinder Seals-InscribedCylinder seal
Stone-Cylinder SealsCylinder seal
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Akkadian are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 44 works related to Akkadian.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026