early Islamic | 50 Works

Period50 works1 AD – 1194

early Islamic is a historical period encompassing 50 works in The Met collection, dated 1 AD – 1194. Works from this period are predominantly classified within the Ancient Near Eastern Art department.

Collection Overview

Total Works	50
Top Department	Ancient Near Eastern Art
Top Classification	Metalwork-Coins-Inscribed
Date Range	1 AD – 1194

Notable Works

Ceramics-VesselsBowl

Ceramics-VesselsBroken jar

Metalwork-Coins-InscribedCoin

Frequently Asked Questions

How many works by early Islamic are in The Met?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 50 works related to early Islamic.

What is the date range of early Islamic?

Works associated with early Islamic span from 1 AD – 1194.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

PeriodsLate Period–Ptolemaic PeriodsThird Intermediate Period PeriodsOriginal: New Kingdom PeriodsChalukyan period PeriodsThird Intermediate Period–Kushite Period PeriodsClassical

Collection Overview

Notable Works

Frequently Asked Questions

How many works by early Islamic are in The Met?

What is the date range of early Islamic?

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