Culture39 worksIranian (Persian) is a cultural designation in The Met collection, represented by 39 works spanning 1800 – 1900, mostly housed in the Musical Instruments department. Notable forms include chordophone-lute-plucked-fretted.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 39 |
| Top Department | Musical Instruments |
| Top Classification | Idiophone-Struck-bell-clapper |
Notable Works
Chordophone-Lute-bowed-unfrettedKamanche
Chordophone-Lute-bowed-unfrettedKamānche
Idiophone-Struck-bell-clapperZanguleh (zangula)
Idiophone-Struck-bell-clapperZanguleh (zangula)
Idiophone-Struck-bellZanguleh (zangula)
Idiophone-Struck-bell-clapperZanguleh (zangula)
Idiophone-Struck-bell-clapperZanguleh (zangula)
Idiophone-Struck-bellZanguleh (zangula)
Idiophone-Struck-bell-clapperZanguleh (zangula)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Iranian (Persian) are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 39 works related to Iranian (Persian).
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026