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Culture37 worksByzantine is a cultural designation in The Met collection, represented by 37 works spanning 300 – 1099, mostly housed in the Medieval Art department. Notable forms include metalwork-silver.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 37 |
| Top Department | Medieval Art |
| Top Classification | Metalwork-Copper alloy |
Notable Works
IvoriesBone Carving, Possibly of a Dionysiac Revel
Metalwork-Copper alloyCenser Frame with Inhabited Vine Scroll
SteatitesCross
Ivories-BoneDionysos
Textiles-WovenFragment of a Band with a Hare
Sculpture-ArchitecturalFragment of a Lintel
Metalwork-GoldGold and Niello Bracelet
Metalwork-GoldGold Necklace with Amphora (Vase) Pendant
Textiles-WovenGuilloche Lattice with Pinecone (?)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Byzantine are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 37 works related to Byzantine.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026