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Medium25 worksPapier-mache is a material identified in 25 works at The Met, most commonly used for lacquer in the Islamic Art department.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 25 |
| Top Department | Islamic Art |
| Top Classification | Lacquer |
Notable Works
CodicesBookbinding (Jild-i kitab)
CodicesBookbinding with Animals in a Landscape
LacquerBox with Scenes of an Emperor Receiving Gifts
CodicesDavis Album
LacquerLacquer Mirror Case
LacquerLacquer Pen Box
LacquerLacquered Pen Box
LacquerMirror Case
LacquerMirror Case Cover
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Papier-mache are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 25 works related to Papier-mache.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026