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Medium25 worksGold leaf is a material identified in 25 works at The Met, most commonly used for textiles in the Egyptian Art department.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 25 |
| Top Department | Egyptian Art |
| Top Classification | Textiles |
Notable Works
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Ba-bird
Baboon Figurine
Bat Amulet of Hapiankhtifi
Beard from a large statue
Bottle and lid naming Thutmose III
Ivory/Bone-SculptureFan or fly-whisk handle in the form of four female figures
SculptureFigure
Flail of Hapiankhtifi
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Gold leaf are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 25 works related to Gold leaf.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026