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Medium68 works

Granite is a material identified in 68 works at The Met, most commonly used for sculpture in the Egyptian Art department.

Collection Overview

Total Works68
Top DepartmentEgyptian Art
Top ClassificationSculpture

Notable Works

Altar from the mortuary temple of Amenemhat I
Altar from the mortuary temple of Amenemhat I
Amenhotep III with nemes headdress
Amenhotep III with nemes headdress
Arm of life-size statue
Arm of life-size statue
Balustrade fragment with the cartouches of the Aten and Akhenaten
Balustrade fragment with the cartouches of the Aten and…
Bust from Statue of a King
Bust from Statue of a King
Crocodile statue
Crocodile statue
Doorjamb from a Temple of Ramesses II
Doorjamb from a Temple of Ramesses II
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many works by Granite are in The Met?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 68 works related to Granite.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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