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We are excited to announce the first lecture of our new online series, “Curating the Silk Roads”, which will feature seven esteemed curators from US institutions, each offering unique insights into the field of Silk Roads studies.
Our first speaker is Dr. Courtney A. Stewart, Senior Research Associate with the Department of Islamic Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Her lecture, “A Cut Above: Diamond Faceting at the Mughal Court” will take place on Thursday, September 5 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET on Zoom.
The lecture examines the fascinating narrative of diamond cutting and trade through the overlooked perspective of Indian and Middle Eastern gemological history. The lecture will be approximately 45 minutes long with a 15-minute Q&A.
To read a more detailed abstract of the lecture topic or to find out more about the lecturer, simply scroll further down in the newsletter.
To register for this webinar, click the link below:
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