Culture166 worksOld Assyrian Trading Colony is a cultural designation in The Met collection, represented by 166 works spanning 2000 BC – 1000 BC, mostly housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department. Notable forms include ivory/bone-reliefs.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 166 |
| Top Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Top Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
Notable Works
Clay-SealingsAlmond-shaped sealing with one circular seal impression
Clay-SealingsAlmond-shaped sealing with three circular seal impressions
Ceramics-SculptureBird head
Ivory/Bone-VesselsBowl
Ivory/Bone-VesselsBowl
Stone-Stamp SealsConoid seal with hammer head handle
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal in…
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 Old Assyrian Trading Colony are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 166 works related to Old Assyrian Trading Colony.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026