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Medium140 worksMetal is a material identified in 140 works at The Met, most commonly used for textiles-woven in the Islamic Art department.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 140 |
| Top Department | Egyptian Art |
| Top Classification | Textiles-Rugs |
Notable Works
Textiles-Rugs'Polonaise' Carpet
Textiles-Rugs'Polonaise' Carpet
Textiles-Rugs"Polonaise"
4 shrine support elements
A lion headed goddess, possibly Wadjet
TextilesA Young Man Attending to a Falcon
Accessory set
Aegis of a female goddess
Aegis of Bastet
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Metal are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 140 works related to Metal.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026