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Discover the treasures of The Met! The METsky bot brings you stunning public-domain artworks from the Met Museum’s vast collection curated over 151 years—thanks to their open access initiative. New post every 3rd hour. Not affiliated with The Met.
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Guenbri, late 19th century
Class: Chordophone-Lute-plucked-unfretted
Culture: Syrian
Medium: Coconut shell, wood
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/501023
Guenbri, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 3, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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Piece, 16th–17th century
Class: Textiles-Velvets
Medium: Silk and metal thread
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/223418
Piece, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 3, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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Dress, 1810–20
Culture: American
Medium: Silk, linen
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/173973
Dress, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 3, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Piece, 18th century
Class: Textiles-Woven
Culture: Japan
Medium: Silk / Compound weave
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/71641
Piece, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 3, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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Headrest, ca. 1862 (?)
Class: Wood-Furniture
Culture: Fijian
Medium: Wood, fiber
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/311214
Headrest, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 3, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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Edging, 16th century
Class: Textiles-Laces
Medium: Bobbin lace
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/221080
Edging, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Edging, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Edging, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 3, 2026 at 6:41 AM
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Design for a Stage Set at the Opéra, Paris, 1828–90, by Eugène Cicéri
Class: Drawings
Medium: Watercolor, gouache, over graphite
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/358949
Design for a Stage Set at the Opéra, Paris, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Design for a Stage Set at the Opéra, Paris, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 3, 2026 at 3:58 AM
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Copper Peapod Ornament, 12th–15th century
Class: Metal-Ornaments
Culture: Chimú (?)
Medium: Copper, gilt
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/315315
Copper Peapod Ornament, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 3, 2026 at 2:08 AM
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Halberd, 1525–50
Class: Shafted Weapons
Culture: probably German
Medium: Steel, wood
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/25021
Halberd, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Halberd, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 2, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century
Class: Sword Furniture-Tsuba
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/26334
Sword Guard (Tsuba), Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Sword Guard (Tsuba), Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 2, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Terracotta fragments of pots; unglazed on the inside, 5th century BCE
Class: Vases
Culture: Greek, Attic
Medium: Terracotta
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/740057
Terracotta fragments of pots; unglazed on the inside, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Terracotta fragments of pots; unglazed on the inside, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 2, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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Scarab of an Official, ca. 1760–1670 B.C.
Medium: Bright green glazed steatite
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/557045
Scarab of an Official, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Scarab of an Official, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Scarab of an Official, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Scarab of an Official, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 2, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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Headrest amulet, 664–332 B.C.
Medium: Stone
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/545325
Headrest amulet, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Headrest amulet, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Headrest amulet, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Headrest amulet, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 2, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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Coat, early 1820s
Culture: probably European
Medium: linen
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/79140
Coat, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Coat, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Coat, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 2, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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Fragment of silk damask, early 18th century
Class: Textiles-Woven
Medium: Silk; damask weave
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/217313
Fragment of silk damask, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 2, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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Poem by Chūnagon Atsutada (Fujiwara no Asatada), from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), 1921, by Katsushika Hokusai
Class: Prints
Culture: Japan
Medium: Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/55611
Poem by Chūnagon Atsutada (Fujiwara no Asatada), from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 2, 2026 at 2:21 AM
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Design for a Plate Decorated with a Bird and Plant Motifs, 1825–93, by Karl Bodmer
Class: Drawings
Medium: Graphite, brush and brown wash; squared for transfer
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/356103
Design for a Plate Decorated with a Bird and Plant Motifs, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Design for a Plate Decorated with a Bird and Plant Motifs, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Design for a Plate Decorated with a Bird and Plant Motifs, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 1, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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Wall bracket, ca. 1755
Class: Woodwork-Furniture
Medium: Carved, painted and gilded wood
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/205754
Wall bracket, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Wall bracket, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 1, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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Design for a Cartouche with garlands and antique vase, 18th century, by Leonardo Marini
Class: Drawings
Medium: Graphite or leadpoint with ruled and compass construction
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/365476
Design for a Cartouche with garlands and antique vase, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Design for a Cartouche with garlands and antique vase, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Design for a Cartouche with garlands and antique vase, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 1, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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Manuscript Leaf with Initial C, from an Antiphonary, 15th century
Class: Manuscripts and Illuminations
Culture: Italian
Medium: Tempera, ink, and metal leaf on parchment
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/466787
Manuscript Leaf with Initial C, from an Antiphonary, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Manuscript Leaf with Initial C, from an Antiphonary, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Manuscript Leaf with Initial C, from an Antiphonary, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 1, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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January 1, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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Lilly, from the Actresses series (N665) promoting Our Knocker Cigars, ca. 1888
Class: Photographs
Medium: Albumen photograph
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/708792
Lilly, from the Actresses series (N665) promoting Our Knocker Cigars, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 1, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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Piece, 19th century
Class: Textiles-Woven
Culture: Japan
Medium: Cotton(?), metallic thread
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/67464
Piece, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 1, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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Mlle. Maria, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, 1890, by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company
Class: Photographs
Medium: Albumen photograph
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/655467
Mlle. Maria, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 1, 2026 at 4:13 AM
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Mug, 1870–80, by Adams and Company
Culture: American
Medium: Pressed yellow glass
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/5389
Mug, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
January 1, 2026 at 2:30 AM