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Culture7 worksWestern Asia is a cultural designation in The Met collection, represented by 7 works spanning 4000 BC – 1 BC, mostly housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department. Notable forms include stone-implements.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 7 |
| Top Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Top Classification | Stone-Implements |
Notable Works
Metalwork-ImplementsArrowhead
Metalwork-Cylinder SealsCylinder seal
Metalwork-OrnamentsFibula fragment
Stone-ImplementsMace head
Stone-ImplementsPoint
Stone-ImplementsPoint
Metalwork-ImplementsSpear butt
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Western Asia are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 7 works related to Western Asia.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026