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Culture27 works

Urartian is a cultural designation in The Met collection, represented by 27 works spanning 800 BC – 600 BC, mostly housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department. Notable forms include metalwork-stamp seals.

Collection Overview

Total Works27
Top DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Top ClassificationMetalwork-Stamp Seals

Notable Works

Bell inscribed with the Urartian royal name Argishti
Metalwork-Equestrian-InscribedBell inscribed with the Urartian royal name Argishti
Bell-shaped seal with loop handle
Metalwork-Stamp SealsBell-shaped seal with loop handle
Bell-shaped seal with loop handle
Metalwork-Stamp SealsBell-shaped seal with loop handle
Bell-shaped seal with loop handle
Metalwork-Stamp SealsBell-shaped seal with loop handle
Bell-shaped seal with loop handle
Metalwork-Stamp SealsBell-shaped seal with loop handle
Bell-shaped seal with loop handle
Metalwork-Stamp SealsBell-shaped seal with loop handle
Bell-shaped seal with loop handle
Metalwork-Stamp SealsBell-shaped seal with loop handle
Bell-shaped stamp seal and modern impression: standing quadruped
Metalwork-Stamp SealsBell-shaped stamp seal and modern impression: standing…
Belt fragment
Metalwork-OrnamentsBelt fragment

Frequently Asked Questions

How many works by Urartian are in The Met?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 27 works related to Urartian.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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