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Medium365 worksIron is a material identified in 365 works at The Met, most commonly used for metalwork-implements in the Arms and Armor department.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 365 |
| Top Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Top Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
Notable Works
MetalworkArchitect's plummet
Armor Parts-Arms & ShouldersArm Defense
Armor PartsArm Defense
Armor Parts-Arms & ShouldersArm Defense

Armor for ManArmor of Mail and Plate
Metalwork-ImplementsArmor plate
Metalwork-ImplementsArmor plate
Metalwork-ImplementsArmor plate
Metalwork-ImplementsArmor plate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Iron are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 365 works related to Iron.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026