Culture98 worksBurmese is a cultural designation in The Met collection, represented by 98 works spanning 1700 – 2000, mostly housed in the Musical Instruments department. Notable forms include swords.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 98 |
| Top Department | Musical Instruments |
| Top Classification | Idiophone-Struck-bell-without clapper |
Notable Works
Idiophone-Struck-bell-without clapperBell
Chess SetsBurmese chess set
Aerophone-Free Reed-mouth organHnyìn
2S
Swords2 Swords (Dha) with scabbard
BD
Membranophone-double-headed / barrel drumBarrel Drum
B
Idiophone-Struck-bell-clapperBell
B
Idiophone-Struck-bell-without clapperBell
B
Idiophone-Struck-bell-without clapperBell
BG
Idiophone-Shaken-jingleBell Girdle
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Burmese are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 98 works related to Burmese.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026