API Issue: hasImages=true Returns Objects Without Images

[ZOUHAIRFGRA]

We encountered an issue with the hasImages=true query parameter when fetching objects from the Met Museum API. According to the documentation, this parameter should return only objects that have images. However, our query returned multiple objects without images (primaryImage and primaryImageSmall are empty).

Steps to Reproduce

1. Perform a search with hasImages=true, for example:

   https://collectionapi.metmuseum.org/public/collection/v1/search?q=a&hasImages=true
   

2. Fetch details of the objects returned by the search.
3. Some objects have empty primaryImage and primaryImageSmall fields.

Example of Affected Objects

The following objects were returned in a hasImages=true search but lack images:

• [Object 438003](https://collectionapi.metmuseum.org/public/collection/v1/objects/438003)
• [Object 500194](https://collectionapi.metmuseum.org/public/collection/v1/objects/500194)
• [Object 551098](https://collectionapi.metmuseum.org/public/collection/v1/objects/551098)
• [Object 486578](https://collectionapi.metmuseum.org/public/collection/v1/objects/486578)
• [Object 269436](https://collectionapi.metmuseum.org/public/collection/v1/objects/269436)
• [Object 591848](https://collectionapi.metmuseum.org/public/collection/v1/objects/591848)
• [Object 590976](https://collectionapi.metmuseum.org/public/collection/v1/objects/590976)
• [Object 591465](https://collectionapi.metmuseum.org/public/collection/v1/objects/591465)
• [Object 291956](https://collectionapi.metmuseum.org/public/collection/v1/objects/291956)
• [Object 207249](https://collectionapi.metmuseum.org/public/collection/v1/objects/207249)

(There are more cases, but these are just 10 examples)

Expected Behavior

When querying with hasImages=true, only objects with valid images should be included in the search results.

Actual Behavior

The query returns objects with no images, even though hasImages=true is specified.

Suggested Fix

• Ensure the hasImages=true filter only includes objects with valid images in primaryImage or primaryImageSmall.
• Double-check database records to confirm why these objects are included.

Environment

• API Version: Public Met API
• Query Used: q=a&hasImages=true
• Browser/Platform: Any browser or API client

Additional Notes

This issue affects UI and user experience, as we have to filter out invalid objects manually.

[xcdx80]

Also having this issue. Haven't found a way to ensure objects with images are returned yet.