Culture34 worksHittite is a cultural designation in The Met collection, represented by 34 works spanning 1700 BC – 600 BC, mostly housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department. Notable forms include stone-stamp seals-inscribed.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 34 |
| Top Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Top Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
Notable Works
Metalwork-Ornaments-InscribedAppliqué, perhaps for a pommel
Metalwork-OrnamentsBand
Ceramics-SculptureBovine head
Stone-Stamp Seals-InscribedCupola seal engraved on back and face
Stone-Stamp SealsCupola seal engraved on back and face
Stone-Stamp SealsCupola seal, engraved on back and face
Stone-Stamp SealsDiscoid seal engraved on both faces
Stone-Stamp Seals-InscribedDouble convex discoid (bulla) seal engraved on two faces
Stone-Stamp Seals-InscribedDouble convex discoid (bulla) seal engraved on two faces
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Hittite are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 34 works related to Hittite.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026