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Medium561 worksBone is a material identified in 561 works at The Met, most commonly used for ivories and bone in the Islamic Art department.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 561 |
| Top Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Top Classification | Ivory/Bone-Implements |
Notable Works
A fragment from a cylindrical vase? depicting a nude man…
Ivories and BoneAmulet
Ivories and BoneAmulet
Ivories and BoneAmulet
Amulet in the form of a head of an elephant
Anklet
Ivory/Bone-ImplementsArrowhead
Ivory/Bone-ImplementsArrowhead
Ivory/Bone-ImplementsArrowhead
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Bone are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 561 works related to Bone.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026