Culture61 worksIranian is a cultural designation in The Met collection, represented by 61 works spanning 1171 – 1989, mostly housed in the Costume Institute department. Notable forms include ceramics-pottery.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 61 |
| Top Department | Arms and Armor |
| Top Classification | Ceramics-Pottery |
Notable Works
Ceramics-PotteryBowl
Ceramics-PotteryBowl, Mina'i ("enameled") ware
Ceramics-PotteryBowl, Mina'i ("enameled") ware
Ceramics-PotteryBowl, Mina'i ("enameled") ware
Ceramics-PotteryBowl, Minai'i ("enameled") ware
Coat
Armor Parts-CuirassesCuirass
Armor Parts-CuirassesCuirass (Chair-a'ina)
DaggersDagger (Jambiya)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Iranian are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 61 works related to Iranian.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026