Culture1,088 worksIran is a cultural designation in The Met collection, represented by 1,088 works spanning 6000 BC – 650, mostly housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department. Notable forms include ceramics-vessels.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 1,088 |
| Top Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Top Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
Notable Works
Ceramics-Vessels"Worm" bowl
Metalwork-ImplementsAdze
Metalwork-ImplementsAdze head
Stone-OrnamentsAmulet
Ceramics-OrnamentsAmulet
Stone-OrnamentsAmulet
Metalwork-SculptureAnimal figure
Ceramics-SculptureAnimal head
Ceramics-SculptureAnimal head sherd
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Iran are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 1,088 works related to Iran.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026