We can speculate about some of Wah’s duties thanks to a set of wooden models that were probably made during his lifetime as part of the burial equipment of his employer, Meketre.
He must have been told countless times of the heroic deeds of Nebhepetre and his
Two scholars consider the displacement of Assyrian people and their art.
and heritage, predominantly more the modern period in recent years, although I have
Ten-week paid and unpaid internships for undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates at The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters.
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This installation features a series of rare fifteenth-century embroideries illustrating scenes from the life of Saint Martin (316–397), on display for the first time. These splendid examples of Franco-Flemish embroidery highlight the sophistication of this highly prized medium.
removed from their original fabric support in the seventeenth century, they may have
Both kingdoms eventually and simultaneously succumbed to the successors of the Medes, the Persians, whose king Cyrus captured Sardis in 546 B.C.
Midas’ dedication would have occurred in the late eighth century B.C., Gyges’ in
Take breaks You don’t have to see the entire Museum in one visit!
Learn about the discovery and meaning of these ancient stone figures from Sardinia.
New excavations starting in 2014 have uncovered thousands of additional pieces, and
The six carpets exhibited are considered masterpiece weavings for both the excellence of their design and the high quality of their execution. They date from the 16th and 17th centuries, and all but one were produced in royal workshops. The While Despite
generosity of NoRuz at The Met and the Iranian American community, the carpets have
The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.
Skins, furs, feathers, and animals prints have played a major role in the history
Watson Library offers additional services for Met staff, including stacks privileges, deputy borrower privileges, and Interlibrary Services. Research staff has remote access to most subscription databases and electronic resources.
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