Culture87 worksNeo-Sumerian is a cultural designation in The Met collection, represented by 87 works spanning 2112 BC – 2000 BC, mostly housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department. Notable forms include clay-tablets-inscribed.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 87 |
| Top Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Top Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
Notable Works
Stone-Ornaments-InscribedBead
Stone-OrnamentsBoss
Stone-SculptureBull's head
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for…
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for…
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for…
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for…
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for…
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for…
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Neo-Sumerian are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 87 works related to Neo-Sumerian.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026