Culture26 worksNepalese is a cultural designation in The Met collection, represented by 26 works spanning 1650 – 2000, mostly housed in the Musical Instruments department. Notable forms include helmets.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 26 |
| Top Department | Musical Instruments |
| Top Classification | Helmets |
Notable Works
DaggersDagger with Sheath
HelmetsVajracarya priest's crown
HelmetsVajracarya priest's crown
DN
Chordophone-Lute-plucked-unfrettedDam Ngi
D
Membranophone-single-headed / kettle drumDamaha
D
Membranophone-double-headed / cylindrical drumDholaki
D
Membranophone-double-headed / cylindrical drumDholaki
D
Membranophone-single-headed / frame drumDhyangro
J
Idiophone-ConcussionJhyālī
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Nepalese are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 26 works related to Nepalese.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026