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Medium998 worksSilk is a material identified in 998 works at The Met, most commonly used for textiles-woven in the Islamic Art department.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 998 |
| Top Department | Islamic Art |
| Top Classification | Textiles-Rugs |
Notable Works
Textiles-Rugs'Polonaise' Carpet
Textiles-Rugs'Polonaise' Carpet
Textiles-Rugs"Polonaise"
Codices"Spotted Forktail", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album
TextilesA Young Man Attending to a Falcon
Accessory set
Textiles-EmbroideredAltar Frontal with Deesis
Armor PartsArm Guard (Dastana)
Textiles-CostumesBag
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Silk are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 998 works related to Silk.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026