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Medium12 worksSoapstone is a material identified in 12 works at The Met, most commonly used for stone in the Islamic Art department.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 12 |
| Top Department | Islamic Art |
| Top Classification | Jewelry |
Notable Works
JewelryBead
Cippus of Horus (magical stela)
StoneFragment of Tombstone
Gamepiece: Bull's Head
StoneKohl Flask
JewelryMold for Jewelry
SealsSeal inscribed "There is no God but [?]; Blessings on the…
Weight
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Chess SetsChessman
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Soapstone are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 12 works related to Soapstone.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026