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Medium9 worksAlabaster (gypsum) is a material identified in 9 works at The Met, most commonly used for stone-sculpture in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 9 |
| Top Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Top Classification | Stone-Sculpture |
Notable Works
Stone-OrnamentsBead
Female relief head with fillet
Stone-SculptureFigure of a reclining woman
Stone-SculptureFragment of a grave stele
Stone-SculptureHead of a man
Royal bust with atypical snake
Stone-Sculpture-InscribedStanding male figure
Stone-Sculpture-InscribedVotive or funerary stele
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Cylinder jar
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Alabaster (gypsum) are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 9 works related to Alabaster (gypsum).
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026