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Medium54 worksBasalt is a material identified in 54 works at The Met, most commonly used for stone in the Egyptian Art department.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 54 |
| Top Department | Egyptian Art |
| Top Classification | Stone-Sculpture |
Notable Works
Block Statue of Porter Amenemhat
Stone-SculptureBust of female figure
Cylinder jar
Cylinder seal
Stone-SculptureFigure
Fingers of Horus Amulet
Head from a Statue with Magical Texts
Head from the Statuette of a King
Stone-SculptureHead of a man
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Basalt are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 54 works related to Basalt.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026