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Medium286 worksBrass is a material identified in 286 works at The Met, most commonly used for metal in the Arms and Armor department.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 286 |
| Top Department | Islamic Art |
| Top Classification | Metal |
Notable Works
MetalAblutions Basin of Yemeni Sultan al-Mujahid Sayf al-Din 'Ali
MetalAppliqué Plaque with a Standing Eagle
MetalAppliqué Plaque with a Tree and Four Birds
MetalAstrolabe of ‘Umar ibn Yusuf ibn ‘Umar ibn ‘Ali ibn Rasul…
MetalworkBackplate (Parikara)
MetalBase for a Water Pipe (Huqqa) with Irises
MetalBase for a Water Pipe (Huqqa) with Poetry and Flowers
MetalBasin
MetalBasin
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Brass are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 286 works related to Brass.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026